The Meeples crew get together to catch up with what they have been doing over the last few weeks, chatting about the games they have played, the miniatures they have painted a what has found its way into their hobby shopping baskets.

For our feature interview, we talk to Joe Selah from Lucid Eye Publications. We find out about how this company started and look at the games and beautiful miniatures that this company produces, including the forthcoming fantasy game The Red Book of the Elf King.

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]]>Welcome to Episode 243 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together to catch up with what they have been doing over the last few weeks, chatting about the games they have played, the miniatures they have painted a what has found its way into their hobby shopping baskets.

For our feature interview, we talk to Joe Selah from Lucid Eye Publications. We find out about how this company started and look at the games and beautiful miniatures that this company produces, including the forthcoming fantasy game The Red Book of the Elf King.

The Meeples crew get together to catch up with what they have been doing over the last few weeks, chatting about the games they have played and the miniatures they have painted.

For our feature interview, we talk to Andy Cooper from West Wind Productions/Forged in Battle. We catch up with what they have been up to in the last year (we last interviewed Andy on episode #195) and ask him all about the War & Empire III Kickstarter that is running until the 3rd March 2018.

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]]>Welcome to Episode 242 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together to catch up with what they have been doing over the last few weeks, chatting about the games they have played and the miniatures they have painted.

For our feature interview, we talk to Andy Cooper from West Wind Productions/Forged in Battle. We catch up with what they have been up to in the last year (we last interviewed Andy on episode #195) and ask him all about the War & Empire III Kickstarter that is running until the 3rd March 2018.

As we enter 2018, the Meeples crew get together to talk about what their Top 5 favourite games of 2017. As well as counting down our favourite games, we also talk about our favourite miniatures, best gaming experiences and reveal our biggest gaming disappointments of last year.

We hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to Episode 239 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

As we enter 2018, the Meeples crew get together to talk about what their Top 5 favourite games of 2017. As well as counting down our favourite games, we also talk about our favourite miniatures, best gaming experiences and reveal our biggest gaming disappointments of last year.

For this bonus episode of Meeples & Miniatures, Neil & Mike are joined by Annie Norman from Bad Squiddo Games. We catch up with what she has been up to in 2017, and get a preview of the Freya's Wrath Kickstarter, which is launching in January.

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]]>Welcome to Episode 238 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

For this bonus episode of Meeples & Miniatures, Neil & Mike are joined by Annie Norman from Bad Squiddo Games. We catch up with what she has been up to in 2017, and get a preview of the Freya's Wrath Kickstarter, which is launching in January.

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to in the past couple of weeks, including games played, miniatures painted and perhaps the odd purchase or two.

For the feature part of our show we chat with Karl Perretton from Crooked Dice Game Design Studio. We catch up with what they have been up to and get a glimpse of their future plans, including a project that they have been working on with Peter Wright from Edgehill University

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]]>Welcome to Episode 237 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to in the past couple of weeks, including games played, miniatures painted and perhaps the odd purchase or two.

For the feature part of our show we chat with Karl Perretton from Crooked Dice Game Design Studio. We catch up with what they have been up to and get a glimpse of their future plans, including a project that they have been working on with Peter Wright from Edgehill University

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to in the past couple of weeks, including games played, miniatures painted and perhaps the odd purchase or two.

For the feature part of our show we chat with Andy Hoibday, owner of Footsore Miniatures, about their forthcoming game Gangs of Rome. And, whilst he was on the show, Neil also quizzed him about future plans for Test of Honour.

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]]>Welcome to Episode 236 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to in the past couple of weeks, including games played, miniatures painted and perhaps the odd purchase or two.

For the feature part of our show we chat with Andy Hoibday, owner of Footsore Miniatures, about their forthcoming game Gangs of Rome. And, whilst he was on the show, Neil also quizzed him about future plans for Test of Honour.

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]]>01:56:59cleanfullMeeples & Miniatures - Episode 234 - For King And ParliamentSun, 12 Nov 2017 12:08:59 +0000The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to in the past couple of weeks, including games played, miniatures painted and perhaps the odd purchase or two.

For the feature part of our show we chat with Simon Miller, author of Too The Strongest. We catch up with everything that has been happening with those Ancients rules and also discuss his new sety of English Civil War rules which are due for release next year - For King And Parliament.

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]]>The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to in the past couple of weeks, including games played, miniatures painted and perhaps the odd purchase or two.

For the feature part of our show we chat with Simon Miller, author of Too The Strongest. We catch up with everything that has been happening with those Ancients rules and also discuss his new sety of English Civil War rules which are due for release next year - For King And Parliament.

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to. As well as chatting about their gaming, they also discuss the recent Derby Worlds show, the Battle of Britain Kickstarter from PSC Games and The Welsh Wizzard finally reveals all about 'the game that cannot be mentioned'.

For the feature part of our show we do something a little different as we chat with James Morris from the Lenton Gamers about the inspiration behind their award winning 'Oppy Wood' demonstration/participation game.

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]]>Welcome to Episode 233 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to. As well as chatting about their gaming, they also discuss the recent Derby Worlds show, the Battle of Britain Kickstarter from PSC Games and The Welsh Wizzard finally reveals all about 'the game that cannot be mentioned'.

For the feature part of our show we do something a little different as we chat with James Morris from the Lenton Gamers about the inspiration behind their award winning 'Oppy Wood' demonstration/participation game.

Due to the length of this week's feature interview, this weeks show has minimal chat about what we've been getting up to. Instead, we launch into our feature, which is an interview with game designer Jake Thornton.

The main aim of the chat is to find out the latest on Mythic Battles: Pantheon and also find out as much as possible about the forthcoming game: Time of Legends: Joan of Arc, which is launching on Kickstarter on the 10th October.

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]]>Welcome to Episode 231 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

Due to the length of this week's feature interview, this weeks show has minimal chat about what we've been getting up to. Instead, we launch into our feature, which is an interview with game designer Jake Thornton.

The main aim of the chat is to find out the latest on Mythic Battles: Pantheon and also find out as much as possible about the forthcoming game: Time of Legends: Joan of Arc, which is launching on Kickstarter on the 10th October.

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes Wings of Glory WWI, Conqueror Models Dwarves, Star Wars: Armada and Empires at War buildings.

For the feature part of our show this week, we chat with Jon Tuffley from Ground Zero Games. We talk about how he got started in the industry, the birth of the classic games Full Thrust, Dirtside and Stargrunt, and what the company is doing at the moment. We even get chance to answer a few listener questions.

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]]>Welcome to Episode 230 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes Wings of Glory WWI, Conqueror Models Dwarves, Star Wars: Armada and Empires at War buildings.

For the feature part of our show this week, we chat with Jon Tuffley from Ground Zero Games. We talk about how he got started in the industry, the birth of the classic games Full Thrust, Dirtside and Stargrunt, and what the company is doing at the moment. We even get chance to answer a few listener questions.

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes I Ain't Been Shot Mum, Tokaido, Space Hulk: Death Angel and The Hereward Wargames Show .

For the feature part of our show, we catch up with Shawn Carpenter from Ambush Alley Games. We chat about their publishing contract with Osprey Publishing, what has been happening since that contract came to an end, and look forward to the release of Ambush Alley: CQB

P.S. Sorry for the sound quality of my microphone in some parts of this episode. I have been working away from home, so recorded this on my phone from my hotel room.

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]]>Welcome to Episode 228 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes I Ain't Been Shot Mum, Tokaido, Space Hulk: Death Angel and The Hereward Wargames Show .

For the feature part of our show, we catch up with Shawn Carpenter from Ambush Alley Games. We chat about their publishing contract with Osprey Publishing, what has been happening since that contract came to an end, and look forward to the release of Ambush Alley: CQB

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition, 7TV, Imperial Assault and The Trials and Tribulations of attempting to purchase a 15mm Achilles.

For the feature part of our show, we talk to Andy Walpole, the Events Manager at Firestorm Games. We chat about what the venue has to offer and try to discover the secrets of its success.

P.S. I apologise in advance for the end of the show - I wanted to re-record it, but faced a co-host rebellion!

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]]>Welcome to Episode 227 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition, 7TV, Imperial Assault and The Trials and Tribulations of attempting to purchase a 15mm Achilles.

For the feature part of our show, we talk to Andy Walpole, the Events Manager at Firestorm Games. We chat about what the venue has to offer and try to discover the secrets of its success.

P.S. I apologise in advance for the end of the show - I wanted to re-record it, but faced a co-host rebellion!

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]]>01:26:41clean2017227fullMeeples & Miniatures - Episode 226 - GenCon 50 musingsSat, 26 Aug 2017 17:53:36 +0000Events of the last 24 hours have forced us to change the contents of this show at the last minute.

The Meeples & Miniatures crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes the boardgames 7th Continent and The Godfather: Corleone's Empire plus The Other Partizan wargaming show.

We also chat about some of the recent news announcements from GenCon 50, including Time of Legends: Joan of Arc and Star Wars: Legion.

Caption competition!

Two winners will win either the Wild West or Black Powder variant of A Fistful of Lead, which is reviewed here.

]]>Events of the last 24 hours have forced us to change the contents of this show at the last minute.

The Meeples & Miniatures crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes the boardgames 7th Continent and The Godfather: Corleone's Empire plus The Other Partizan wargaming show.

We also chat about some of the recent news announcements from GenCon 50, including Time of Legends: Joan of Arc and Star Wars: Legion.

The Meeples & Miniatures crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes the boardgames Amyitis, Samurai, Nine Worlds and The Godfather: Corleone's Empire plus a visit to Firestorm Games, Cardiff.

For the feature part of our show, we chat onve again with rules author Sam Mustafa about his new World War II wargame - Rommel

Caption competition!

Two winners will win either the Wild West or Black Powder variant of A Fistful of Lead, which is reviewed here.

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]]>Welcome to Episode 225 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples & Miniatures crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes the boardgames Amyitis, Samurai, Nine Worlds and The Godfather: Corleone's Empire plus a visit to Firestorm Games, Cardiff.

For the feature part of our show, we chat onve again with rules author Sam Mustafa about his new World War II wargame - Rommel

The Meeples & Miniatures crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes Conan, Dungeon Saga, Lion Rampant, Lord of the Rings miniatures and I Ain't Been Shot Mum

For the feature part of our show, we chat with rules author Adrian McWalter about his upcoming Napoleonic skirmish rules - Forager - which launch on Kickstarter on the 18th August 2017

Caption competition!

Two winners will win either the Wild West or Black Powder variant of A Fistful of Lead, which is reviewed here.

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]]>Welcome to Episode 224 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples & Miniatures crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes Conan, Dungeon Saga, Lion Rampant, Lord of the Rings miniatures and I Ain't Been Shot Mum

For the feature part of our show, we chat with rules author Adrian McWalter about his upcoming Napoleonic skirmish rules - Forager - which launch on Kickstarter on the 18th August 2017

The Meeples & Miniatures crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes The GROGNARD Files podcast, I Ain't Been Shot Mum, Operation White Hot and Ninja All-Stars

For the feature part of our show, we chat with rules author Mark Lewis about the fantasy version of his excellent Sword & Spear big battle rules - Sword & Spear Fantasy

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]]>Welcome to Episode 223 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples & Miniatures crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes The GROGNARD Files podcast, I Ain't Been Shot Mum, Operation White Hot and Ninja All-Stars

For the feature part of our show, we chat with rules author Mark Lewis about the fantasy version of his excellent Sword & Spear big battle rules - Sword & Spear Fantasy

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes I Ain't Been Shot Mum, Dungeon Saga and painting Avatars of War Dwarves

For the feature part of our show, we talk to Lewis Clark from Troll Trader about the relaunch of Carnevale - a skirmish wargame set in the streets of 18th Century Venice - which is currently funding a new 2-player starter box set on Kickstarter.

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]]>Welcome to Episode 222 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes I Ain't Been Shot Mum, Dungeon Saga and painting Avatars of War Dwarves

For the feature part of our show, we talk to Lewis Clark from Troll Trader about the relaunch of Carnevale - a skirmish wargame set in the streets of 18th Century Venice - which is currently funding a new 2-player starter box set on Kickstarter.

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]]>01:25:55cleanThe Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes I Ain't Been Shot Mum, Dungeon Saga and painting Avatars of War Dwarves
For the feature part of our show, we talk to Lewis Clark from Troll Trader about the relaunch of Carnevale - a skirmish wargame set in the streets of 18th Century Venice - which is currently funding a new 2-player starter box set on Kickstarter.
We hope you enjoy the show - even the bits about baking (!)222fullMeeples & Miniatures - Episode 221 - Cigar Box BattleSun, 23 Jul 2017 13:57:22 +0000Welcome to Episode 221 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes Lord of Waterdeep, Dungeon Saga, Open Combatand Conan

For the feature part of our show, we chat all about terrain mats with Chris Ward and Cory Ring from Cigar Box Battle. We find out the company background, talk about their product range and look forward to their imminent Kickstarter project.

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]]>Welcome to Episode 221 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get together once again to talk about what they have been up to, which this week includes Lord of Waterdeep, Dungeon Saga, Open Combatand Conan

For the feature part of our show, we chat all about terrain mats with Chris Ward and Cory Ring from Cigar Box Battle. We find out the company background, talk about their product range and look forward to their imminent Kickstarter project.

The Meeples crew get back together to catch up with what they have been up to. This week's topics include Lords of Waterdeep, Skytrex Sherman Crabs, Runewars Miniatures Game, 4Grounds forthcoming Fabled Realms and W40K 8th Edition.

In our feature interview, we are joined by guest Craig Cartmell from The Ministry of Gentlemanly Warfare.

We discuss (amongst other things) how Craig got into the hobby, his journey in writing rules, the evolution of TMOGW's product line (In Her Majesty's Name, Daisho, Blood Eagle and Gothic) and the differences between writing for a publisher and self-publishing your own rules.

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]]>Welcome to Episode 217 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples crew get back together to catch up with what they have been up to. This week's topics include Lords of Waterdeep, Skytrex Sherman Crabs, Runewars Miniatures Game, 4Grounds forthcoming Fabled Realms and W40K 8th Edition.

In our feature interview, we are joined by guest Craig Cartmell from The Ministry of Gentlemanly Warfare.

We discuss (amongst other things) how Craig got into the hobby, his journey in writing rules, the evolution of TMOGW's product line (In Her Majesty's Name, Daisho, Blood Eagle and Gothic) and the differences between writing for a publisher and self-publishing your own rules.

In this show the Meeples Crew are joined by guest Alan Crooks of White Dragon Miniatures.

We discuss WDM's two kickstarter projects: MTU & Shattered Void, along with their growing range of terrain and forthcoming Mech game. Along the way we chat about the pros and cons of Kickstarter, working with 3rd party companies and 3D printing.

In this show the Meeples Crew are joined by guest Alan Crooks of White Dragon Miniatures.

We discuss WDM's two kickstarter projects: MTU & Shattered Void, along with their growing range of terrain and forthcoming Mech game. Along the way we chat about the pros and cons of Kickstarter, working with 3rd party companies and 3D printing.

Once again the Meeples & Miniatures team get together to catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

In this show we are joined by Matt Slade of Glenbrook Games Painting Services to chat about his approach to painting miniatures for a living. We talk about various aspects of painting including brushes, paints and techniques

Once again the Meeples & Miniatures team get together to catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

In this show we are joined by Matt Slade of Glenbrook Games Painting Services to chat about his approach to painting miniatures for a living. We talk about various aspects of painting including brushes, paints and techniques

Once again the Meeples & Miniatures team get together to catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

In this show we are joined by Neal Reid to chat about several card games he has designed, which are published by Vexillia. These include The Somme card game series, This Hard and Calcined Earth and the forthcoming Revolution.

We also have a brief chat with Kieran Byrne of the Combined Operations Podcast.

Once again the Meeples & Miniatures team get together to catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

In this show we are joined by Neal Reid to chat about several card games he has designed, which are published by Vexillia. These include The Somme card game series, This Hard and Calcined Earth and the forthcoming Revolution.

We also have a brief chat with Kieran Byrne of the Combined Operations Podcast.

Mike Hobbs takes the reins of the podcast to present a show about one of his all-time favourite games - Space Marine/Epic from Games Workshop.

We are joined by guests Peter Ramos, Teras Cassidy and Ken Whitehurst, not only to look back at all aspects of the game from Adeptus Titanicus through to Epic: Armageddon, but also to discuss what the gaming community can accomplish when their favourite game stops being supported by its publisher.

Mike Hobbs takes the reins of the podcast to present a show about one of his all-time favourite games - Space Marine/Epic from Games Workshop.

We are joined by guests Peter Ramos, Teras Cassidy and Ken Whitehurst, not only to look back at all aspects of the game from Adeptus Titanicus through to Epic: Armageddon, but also to discuss what the gaming community can accomplish when their favourite game stops being supported by its publisher.

Once again the Meeples & Miniatures team get together to catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

In this show we are joined by Rob Alderman from Hysterical Games. We talk about Rob's gaming background and work history in the wargaming industry, and then chat about how he came to be involved with Hysterical Games and Panzerfauste. We also discuss the other side of Hysterical Games' business - contract casting.

Once again the Meeples & Miniatures team get together to catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

In this show we are joined by Rob Alderman from Hysterical Games. We talk about Rob's gaming background and work history in the wargaming industry, and then chat about how he came to be involved with Hysterical Games and Panzerfauste. We also discuss the other side of Hysterical Games' business - contract casting.

Once again the Meeples & Miniatures team get together to catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

In this show we are joined by Alex Speight from Pig Iron Productions We chat about how Alex came to own the company, and what plans are in store for the future of this company who produce some of the finest 28mm sci-fi miniatures on the market today

Once again the Meeples & Miniatures team get together to catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

In this show we are joined by Alex Speight from Pig Iron Productions We chat about how Alex came to own the company, and what plans are in store for the future of this company who produce some of the finest 28mm sci-fi miniatures on the market today

Once again the Meeples & Miniatures team get together to catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

In this show we are joined by Keith Armstrong from Armies Army. We discover how Keith got started in the hobby, how the company has grown, and how its main range of miniatures, rules and scenarios - 15mm Modern Cold War - came into being.

Once again the Meeples & Miniatures team get together to catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

In this show we are joined by Keith Armstrong from Armies Army. We discover how Keith got started in the hobby, how the company has grown, and how its main range of miniatures, rules and scenarios - 15mm Modern Cold War - came into being.

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

For our main feature, Mike Hobbs changes chairs and chats about developing his War of 1812 campaign guide for Sharp Practice

At the start of the show, the Welsh Wizzard does his best Judith Chalmers impression as we chat about his recent visit to Iceland, which includes visiting Reykjavik's most famous museum - you have been warned...

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff catch up with what they have been doing in the hobby over the past week.

For our main feature, Mike Hobbs changes chairs and chats about developing his War of 1812 campaign guide for Sharp Practice

At the start of the show, the Welsh Wizzard does his best Judith Chalmers impression as we chat about his recent visit to Iceland, which includes visiting Reykjavik's most famous museum - you have been warned...

This episode is hosted by Neil Shuck, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff, and sees the welcome return of Mike Hobbs. We all get together in the Meeples Bunker just in time for Christmas to bring you a mix of hobby chat, news, views and a delve into the mailbag.

00:00 - Intro

06:20 - What We've Been Up To

1:19:20 - Hobby News

1:36:48 - Mailbag

1:53:04 - Very Grumpy Gamers

2:11:34 - Outtro

]]>Welcome to Episode 189 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This episode is hosted by Neil Shuck, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff, and sees the welcome return of Mike Hobbs. We all get together in the Meeples Bunker just in time for Christmas to bring you a mix of hobby chat, news, views and a delve into the mailbag.

Continuing our smaller shows, this episode sees hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff together in the Meeples Bunker. This is basically all the 'host chatty bits' gathered into a show of its own: Banter from the Bunker.

00:00 - Intro

08:05 - What We've Been Up To

27:24 - Hobby News

59:40 - Nick Hawkins - A small tribute

1:04:00 - Mailbag

1:28:15 - Very Grumpy Gamers

1:48:25 - Outtro

]]>Welcome to Episode 185 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

Continuing our smaller shows, this episode sees hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff together in the Meeples Bunker. This is basically all the 'host chatty bits' gathered into a show of its own: Banter from the Bunker.

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff are joined by game designer John 'Buck' Surdu. We discuss his back catalogue of rules and talk in-depth about his latest set of rules: Combat Patrol

As usual, they also discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

We hope you enjoy the show

Show details:

00:00 - Intro

07:22 - What we've been up to

23:49 - Hobby News

52:52 - Buck Surdu interview - Combat Patrol

2:34:05 - Mailbag

3:29:00 - Outtro

]]>Welcome to Episode 180 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff are joined by game designer John 'Buck' Surdu. We discuss his back catalogue of rules and talk in-depth about his latest set of rules: Combat Patrol

As usual, they also discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff(!) are joined by rules author Sam Mustafa. As well as discussing his latest wargaming projects, they chat to same about the current health of historical wargaming in the United States.

As usual, they also discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker and Dave Luff(!) are joined by rules author Sam Mustafa. As well as discussing his latest wargaming projects, they chat to same about the current health of historical wargaming in the United States.

As usual, they also discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker are joined by Henry Hyde, ex-editor of Miniature Wargames magazine. We chat with Henry and discuss his recent decision to resign as editor of the magazine.

We hope you enjoy the show

]]>Welcome to Episode 178 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker are joined by Henry Hyde, ex-editor of Miniature Wargames magazine. We chat with Henry and discuss his recent decision to resign as editor of the magazine.

]]>03:46:01cleanView from the Veranda - July 2016Sun, 24 Jul 2016 15:30:45 +0000Welcome to the July 2016 episode of the View from the Veranda Podcast

Once again, hosts Neil Shuck and Henry Hyde get together to chat about a variety of subjects to do with miniature wargaming. Although this time our intrepid hosts contend not so much with wargaming as writing, publishing and the creative process.

Sit back, pour a glass of your favourite beverage, and join us on the Veranda.

This show was recorded on 13th July, 2016

]]>Welcome to the July 2016 episode of the View from the Veranda Podcast

Once again, hosts Neil Shuck and Henry Hyde get together to chat about a variety of subjects to do with miniature wargaming. Although this time our intrepid hosts contend not so much with wargaming as writing, publishing and the creative process.

Sit back, pour a glass of your favourite beverage, and join us on the Veranda.

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and once again cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

Our main feature in this show is an interview with Joe Piddington, director of the forthcoming documentary Miniature Wargaming: The Movie. We find out the background to the project, how it's progressing and chat about the current Kickstarter project for the film.

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and once again cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

Our main feature in this show is an interview with Joe Piddington, director of the forthcoming documentary Miniature Wargaming: The Movie. We find out the background to the project, how it's progressing and chat about the current Kickstarter project for the film.

]]>04:04:10cleanMeeples & Miniatures - Episode 171 - Agincourt @ Royal ArmouriesSun, 29 May 2016 14:32:22 +0000In this episode hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff talk about what they have been up to in the hobby, chat about some of the latest hobby news and delve into the mailbag.

You also get chance to listen to the seminar given at the Royal Armouries about constructing the Agincourt diorama, by David Marshal and Alan & Michael Perry

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and once again cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

Our main feature in this show is an interview with Robey Jenkins, author of the new sci-fi battle rules from Osprey Publishing: Horizon Wars. We discuss the origin and design of the rules, and talk in-depth about the rules mechanics and how the game works..

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff discuss what they've been doing Hobby-wise for the past couple of weeks and once again cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

Our main feature in this show is an interview with Robey Jenkins, author of the new sci-fi battle rules from Osprey Publishing: Horizon Wars. We discuss the origin and design of the rules, and talk in-depth about the rules mechanics and how the game works..

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing (Hobby-wise) for the past month, and are joined by sometime-host Dave Luff as they cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news and delve into the mailbag.

Our main features in this show is an interview with Annie Norman of Bad Squiddo Games. We talk about the inspiration behind her new range of miniatures "Women of the Red Army", and generally catch-up with what has been happening since we last spoke.

"Soviet Women on the Frontline in the Second World War", Roger Markwick and Euridice Charon Cardona"Soviet Women in Combat: A History of Violence on the Eastern Front", Anna Krylova

DVD recommendation

"Battle for Sevastopol" DVD, about top sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Russian with subtitles. Lots of explosions!

]]>Welcome to Episode 168 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing (Hobby-wise) for the past month, and are joined by sometime-host Dave Luff as they cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news and delve into the mailbag.

Our main features in this show is an interview with Annie Norman of Bad Squiddo Games. We talk about the inspiration behind her new range of miniatures "Women of the Red Army", and generally catch-up with what has been happening since we last spoke.

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker once again chat about all things wargaming.

Due to time considerations, this episode only contains our main features, which are once again two interviews - once we'd recorded the interviews, we didn't have room for anything else!

First off, something a bit different as we chat with Kirsty Rogers of the Royal Armouries, and discuss several upcoming events which may be of interest (as well as taking a verbal whistle-stop tour of the museum)

Then we are once again joined by Richard Clarke of Too Fat Lardies. We catch up with the latest happenings on Lard Island, and have a (very) in-depth discussion on the Sharp Practice 2 rules. which are due out next month.

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker once again chat about all things wargaming.

Due to time considerations, this episode only contains our main features, which are once again two interviews - once we'd recorded the interviews, we didn't have room for anything else!

First off, something a bit different as we chat with Kirsty Rogers of the Royal Armouries, and discuss several upcoming events which may be of interest (as well as taking a verbal whistle-stop tour of the museum)

Then we are once again joined by Richard Clarke of Too Fat Lardies. We catch up with the latest happenings on Lard Island, and have a (very) in-depth discussion on the Sharp Practice 2 rules. which are due out next month.

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing (Hobby-wise) for the past two weeks and once again cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

In our main features in this show are two interviews. First we chat once again with Carl Brown of Second Thunder, just as the Open Combat rulebook is delivered. Then we talk with Chris Birch of Modiphius Entertainment about their upcoming wargame, Airfix Battles

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing (Hobby-wise) for the past two weeks and once again cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news.

In our main features in this show are two interviews. First we chat once again with Carl Brown of Second Thunder, just as the Open Combat rulebook is delivered. Then we talk with Chris Birch of Modiphius Entertainment about their upcoming wargame, Airfix Battles

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing (Hobby-wise) for the past two weeks, cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news and hold the first Meeples & Miniatures Round Table.

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing (Hobby-wise) for the past two weeks, cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news and hold the first Meeples & Miniatures Round Table.

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing (Hobby-wise) for the past two weeks, cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news and dive, for the first time, into the Meeples & Miniatures mailbag.

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing (Hobby-wise) for the past two weeks, cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news and dive, for the first time, into the Meeples & Miniatures mailbag.

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing (Hobby-wise) for the past two weeks, cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news and then give an in-depth review of Sails of Glory; the Napoleonic Naval game from Ares Games.

We hope you enjoy the show

00:00 - Intro

06:47 - What we've been up to

18:18 - Hobby News

51:11 - Review: Sails of Glory

2:07:48 - Outtro

]]>Welcome to Episode 163 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this episode, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker discuss what they've been doing (Hobby-wise) for the past two weeks, cast their eye over some of the latest hobby news and then give an in-depth review of Sails of Glory; the Napoleonic Naval game from Ares Games.

In the first half of the show, we chat about the aftermath of Hereward Wargames show, and then catch up with what we've been doing, hobby-wise.

Then, we talk to Karl Perrotton and Graham Dawson of Crooked Dice. We chat about how the company got started, what they produce, and get the details on the 2nd Edition of 7TV, which is due out shortly.

We hope you enjoy the show

]]>Welcome to Episode 159 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This episode is hosted by Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs and Mike Whitaker.

In the first half of the show, we chat about the aftermath of Hereward Wargames show, and then catch up with what we've been doing, hobby-wise.

Then, we talk to Karl Perrotton and Graham Dawson of Crooked Dice. We chat about how the company got started, what they produce, and get the details on the 2nd Edition of 7TV, which is due out shortly.

We hope you enjoy the show

]]>02:31:28cleanView from the Veranda - Episode 8Sat, 07 Nov 2015 13:52:05 +0000Welcome to Episode 8 of the View from the Veranda Podcast

This show was first published in May 2012

]]>Welcome to Episode 8 of the View from the Veranda Podcast

This show was first published in May 2012

]]>02:09:27noView from the Veranda - Episode 7Sat, 07 Nov 2015 13:47:40 +0000Welcome to Episode 7 of the View from the Veranda Podcast

In part 1, Neil Shuck & Dave Luff take a trip to St. Albans for a day of gaming with all things Too Fat Lardies. They chat to Richard Clarke, Nick Skinner and Sidney Roundwood about the latest develpoments at TFL, and share some of their thoughts about the day.

In part 2, Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs meet up with Mike Whitaker at Hereward Wargames Show, and chat to all sorts of people about gaming.

We hope you enjoy the show

]]>Welcome to Episode 158 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This is definitely a show of two halves

In part 1, Neil Shuck & Dave Luff take a trip to St. Albans for a day of gaming with all things Too Fat Lardies. They chat to Richard Clarke, Nick Skinner and Sidney Roundwood about the latest develpoments at TFL, and share some of their thoughts about the day.

In part 2, Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs meet up with Mike Whitaker at Hereward Wargames Show, and chat to all sorts of people about gaming.

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs are joined by rules designer Sam Mustafa, to chat about his rules and his approach to gaming and rules design. We also discover what he's currently working on...which may come as a surprise!

We hope you enjoy the show

]]>Welcome to Episode 154 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

From Grande Armee to Blucher...and beyond

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs are joined by rules designer Sam Mustafa, to chat about his rules and his approach to gaming and rules design. We also discover what he's currently working on...which may come as a surprise!

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs are joined by Richard Scott & Waynes Richards of Otherworld Miniatures, and Karl Perrotton of Crooked Dice, to chat all about Otherworld Fantasy Skirmish, a set of wargaming rules rules for small warbands.

We hope you enjoy the show

]]>Welcome to Episode 153 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs are joined by Richard Scott & Waynes Richards of Otherworld Miniatures, and Karl Perrotton of Crooked Dice, to chat all about Otherworld Fantasy Skirmish, a set of wargaming rules rules for small warbands.

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff celebrate 150 episodes of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, and respond to a host of listener questions - and even have a surprise guest!

We hope you enjoy the show

Note: this is a 'live' unedited show, and as such may contain the odd expletive or comment which you would not normally hear on this show...

]]>Welcome to Episode 150 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs, Mike Whitaker & Dave Luff celebrate 150 episodes of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, and respond to a host of listener questions - and even have a surprise guest!

We hope you enjoy the show

Note: this is a 'live' unedited show, and as such may contain the odd expletive or comment which you would not normally hear on this show...

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Whitaker chat with Colin Phillips from Radio Dish-Dash about their modern skirmish rules, Skirmish Sangin, and also discuss the upcoming release of Maalintii Rangers and Outbreak

We hope you enjoy the show

]]>Welcome to Episode 149 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, hosts Neil Shuck and Mike Whitaker chat with Colin Phillips from Radio Dish-Dash about their modern skirmish rules, Skirmish Sangin, and also discuss the upcoming release of Maalintii Rangers and Outbreak

As we head into 2015, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker get together to discuss their favourite games of 2014, and also discuss some of their gaming plans for the new year.

We hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to episode 138 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

As we head into 2015, hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs & Mike Whitaker get together to discuss their favourite games of 2014, and also discuss some of their gaming plans for the new year.

We hope you enjoy the show.

]]>01:27:19cleanView from the Veranda - the 2014 EpisodeWed, 31 Dec 2014 17:29:35 +0000Yes, You have read it correctly! Just in time for the New Year the View from the Veranda podcast returns for a one-off show.

Neil Shuck & Henry Hyde take a look back - in their usual verbal meandering style - at their hobby in 2014, and look forward to the new year.

Look out for subject such as VATMOSS, Agincourt, Sci-fi gaming, Waterloo, Scenery building, Sieges, Waterloo and much, much more*

We hope you enjoy the show.

*Warning: This show may contain references to points systems and banana oil.**

**Warning: Only one of these statements is probably true...

]]>Yes, You have read it correctly! Just in time for the New Year the View from the Veranda podcast returns for a one-off show.

Neil Shuck & Henry Hyde take a look back - in their usual verbal meandering style - at their hobby in 2014, and look forward to the new year.

Look out for subject such as VATMOSS, Agincourt, Sci-fi gaming, Waterloo, Scenery building, Sieges, Waterloo and much, much more*

We hope you enjoy the show.

*Warning: This show may contain references to points systems and banana oil.**

In this show host Neil Shuck talks to Richard Clarke about the latest offering from Too Fat Lardies: 29, Let's Go! They also chat about what we can expect to see from TFL in the coming year, and also discuss some aspects of the current state of the historical wargames hobby

We hope you enjoy the show!

]]>Welcome to episode 135 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show host Neil Shuck talks to Richard Clarke about the latest offering from Too Fat Lardies: 29, Let's Go! They also chat about what we can expect to see from TFL in the coming year, and also discuss some aspects of the current state of the historical wargames hobby

In this show hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs and Rich Jones chat about what caught their eye during Gencon, quiz Rich about his playtesting of 'Beyond the Gates of Antares' and review the wargames rules 'Pulp Alley'

In this show hosts Neil Shuck, Mike Hobbs and Rich Jones chat about what caught their eye during Gencon, quiz Rich about his playtesting of 'Beyond the Gates of Antares' and review the wargames rules 'Pulp Alley'

In this show, host Neil Shuck is joined by guest Richard Chappell of new company Dead Earth Games to talk about their Kickstarter project to launch a new, post-apocalyptic skirmish wargame: Across the Dead Earth.

I hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to episode 122 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, host Neil Shuck is joined by guest Richard Chappell of new company Dead Earth Games to talk about their Kickstarter project to launch a new, post-apocalyptic skirmish wargame: Across the Dead Earth.

On this show, Neil Shuck & Mike Whitaker are joined by guest Jake Thornton to talk about the latest Kickstarter project from Mantic Games: Dreadball Xtreme.

Jake explains some of the differences between Dreadball Xtreme and the original game, and discusses the reasons behind it. We also discuss some of the reasons why Kickstarter is being used as a way of publishing this sort of game

We hope that you enjoy the show!

]]>Welcome to Episode 121 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, Neil Shuck & Mike Whitaker are joined by guest Jake Thornton to talk about the latest Kickstarter project from Mantic Games: Dreadball Xtreme.

Jake explains some of the differences between Dreadball Xtreme and the original game, and discusses the reasons behind it. We also discuss some of the reasons why Kickstarter is being used as a way of publishing this sort of game

In this show, co-hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Whitaker are joined by guest Richard Clarke of Too Fat Lardies to talk about At The Sharp End, the new campaign supplement for Chain of Command, and the new expansion for Dux Britanniarum: Raiders

We hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to episode 120 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, co-hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Whitaker are joined by guest Richard Clarke of Too Fat Lardies to talk about At The Sharp End, the new campaign supplement for Chain of Command, and the new expansion for Dux Britanniarum: Raiders

On this show, I am joined by co-host Mike Hobbs as we chat with Steeve Monniere from Chinchilla Games about the relaunch of the fantasy battle game Ex-Illis via a Kickstarter campaign.

We talk about the challenges that Chinchilla face in converting a computer-moderated wargame into a more 'traditional' set of wargames rules, and ask what we can expect to see from this game in the future.

I hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to Episode 117 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, I am joined by co-host Mike Hobbs as we chat with Steeve Monniere from Chinchilla Games about the relaunch of the fantasy battle game Ex-Illis via a Kickstarter campaign.

We talk about the challenges that Chinchilla face in converting a computer-moderated wargame into a more 'traditional' set of wargames rules, and ask what we can expect to see from this game in the future.

Mike H and I review Battlegroup Overlord, and then Mike W and I talk about Chain of Command(again).

Finally, we all discuss some final thoughts about campaigns in World War II, and share our modelling projects for the genre.

We hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to episode 112 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show I am joined by co-hosts Mike Hobbs and Mike Whitaker.

Mike H and I review Battlegroup Overlord, and then Mike W and I talk about Chain of Command(again).

Finally, we all discuss some final thoughts about campaigns in World War II, and share our modelling projects for the genre.

We hope you enjoy the show.

]]>02:06:40noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode 111 - What we did on our holidays (2013)Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:31:55 +0000Welcome to a new episode of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast.

In this show, Neil, Rich J and Mike H are joined by new co-host Mike Whittaker. Since we haven't podcasted for a while, we have a chat about what games we have been playing over the summer, and what new releases have caught our eye (and maybe caused us to dive into our wallets)

We hope you enjoy the show.

WARNING: This show may contain references to Star Wars games.

]]>Welcome to a new episode of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast.

In this show, Neil, Rich J and Mike H are joined by new co-host Mike Whittaker. Since we haven't podcasted for a while, we have a chat about what games we have been playing over the summer, and what new releases have caught our eye (and maybe caused us to dive into our wallets)

We hope you enjoy the show.

WARNING: This show may contain references to Star Wars games.

]]>02:02:38noMeeples on the Edge - Episode 3Fri, 19 Jul 2013 10:37:19 +0000Welcome to Episode 3 of Meeples at the Edge - a live podcast recording of a role-playing session played on Skype.

The group is playing Star Wars: Edge of the Empire for the first time, and I thought that since the game has just come out, it would be interesting to see how it played.

This is part III of a 3-part adventure

Hope you enjoy it...

]]>Welcome to Episode 3 of Meeples at the Edge - a live podcast recording of a role-playing session played on Skype.

The group is playing Star Wars: Edge of the Empire for the first time, and I thought that since the game has just come out, it would be interesting to see how it played.

This is part III of a 3-part adventure

Hope you enjoy it...

]]>04:00:52noMeeples on the Edge - Episode 2Fri, 05 Jul 2013 06:57:54 +0000Welcome to Episode 2 of Meeples at the Edge - a live podcast recording of a role-playing session played on Skype.

The group is playing Star Wars: Edge of the Empire for the first time, and I thought that since the game has just come out, it would be interesting to see how it played.

This is part II of a 3-part adventure

Hope you enjoy it...

]]>Welcome to Episode 2 of Meeples at the Edge - a live podcast recording of a role-playing session played on Skype.

The group is playing Star Wars: Edge of the Empire for the first time, and I thought that since the game has just come out, it would be interesting to see how it played.

This is part II of a 3-part adventure

Hope you enjoy it...

]]>02:36:39noMeeples at the Edge - Episode 1Fri, 05 Jul 2013 06:42:28 +0000Welcome to Episode 1 of Meeples at the Edge - a live podcast recording of a role-playing session played on Skype.

The group is playing Star Wars: Edge of the Empire for the first time, and I thought that since the game has just come out, it would be interesting to see how it played.

This is part I of a 3-part adventure

Hope you enjoy it...

]]>Welcome to Episode 1 of Meeples at the Edge - a live podcast recording of a role-playing session played on Skype.

The group is playing Star Wars: Edge of the Empire for the first time, and I thought that since the game has just come out, it would be interesting to see how it played.

In this show I talk with Clement Seurat of Devil Pig Games about their current Kickstarter project to create a World War II skirmish boardgame - Heroes of Normandie.

Then, following on from episode 106, I am joined once again by co-host Mike Hobbs and we discuss the new rules Chain of Command in more detail, giving a debrief on our visit to Lard Island at the start of teh month.

I hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to episode 107 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show I talk with Clement Seurat of Devil Pig Games about their current Kickstarter project to create a World War II skirmish boardgame - Heroes of Normandie.

Then, following on from episode 106, I am joined once again by co-host Mike Hobbs and we discuss the new rules Chain of Command in more detail, giving a debrief on our visit to Lard Island at the start of teh month.

Mike Hobbs and I were recently invited to Lard Island, the HQ of Too Fat Lardies, to play a couple of games of their upcoming Wordl War II skirmish rules Chain of Command. After we played the game, Mike and I then chatted with Rich & Nick about the concepts and design of the game - this podcast is a recording of that conversation.

I hope you enjoy the shiw.

]]>Welcome to Episode 106 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

Mike Hobbs and I were recently invited to Lard Island, the HQ of Too Fat Lardies, to play a couple of games of their upcoming Wordl War II skirmish rules Chain of Command. After we played the game, Mike and I then chatted with Rich & Nick about the concepts and design of the game - this podcast is a recording of that conversation.

In this show, I am joined by Chris Birch of Modiphius to talk about their new product and current Kickstarter, "Achtung! Cthulhu".

I don't normally feature RPG products on the show, but this product also features some really nice looking miniatures and some rules for wargaming, with the possibility of more miniatures and other games in the same universe to come...

...plus the fact that it's alternate WW2, with a Cthulhu crossover, so that's just a hugely cool concept in itself, isn't it?

I hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to episode 105 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, I am joined by Chris Birch of Modiphius to talk about their new product and current Kickstarter, "Achtung! Cthulhu".

I don't normally feature RPG products on the show, but this product also features some really nice looking miniatures and some rules for wargaming, with the possibility of more miniatures and other games in the same universe to come...

...plus the fact that it's alternate WW2, with a Cthulhu crossover, so that's just a hugely cool concept in itself, isn't it?

In this show, I take an in-depth look at the game 'Empire of the Dead' from West Wind Productions

As well as reviewing the rules, I also talk to Andy & Wendy Cooper about the latest expansion for the game: Requiem, which was launched via Kickstarter in the middle of February. We discuss the kickstarter experience, what new models and rules Requiem makes available for the game and Andy shares some ideas and spoilers about the future of Empire of the Dead.

I hope you enjoy the show

]]>Welcome to Episode 103 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I take an in-depth look at the game 'Empire of the Dead' from West Wind Productions

As well as reviewing the rules, I also talk to Andy & Wendy Cooper about the latest expansion for the game: Requiem, which was launched via Kickstarter in the middle of February. We discuss the kickstarter experience, what new models and rules Requiem makes available for the game and Andy shares some ideas and spoilers about the future of Empire of the Dead.

On the 13th February 2013, news broke across the internet that 2 of the 'Big 4' UK Wargames magazines - Battlegames & Miniature Wargames - were to merge, under the editorship of Henry Hyde

In this show, Henry speaks candidly to Neil about this news, and explains what has been happening in the last few weeks. He also talks about some of his plans and aspirations for the new-look Miniature Wargames, and answers a couple of questions about how this merger is affecting subscribers.

]]>Welcome to Episode 101 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On the 13th February 2013, news broke across the internet that 2 of the 'Big 4' UK Wargames magazines - Battlegames & Miniature Wargames - were to merge, under the editorship of Henry Hyde

In this show, Henry speaks candidly to Neil about this news, and explains what has been happening in the last few weeks. He also talks about some of his plans and aspirations for the new-look Miniature Wargames, and answers a couple of questions about how this merger is affecting subscribers.

On this show, I am joined once again by Rich Jones & Mike Hobbs and we look back at 2012 and pick the 5 favourite games that we played last year, chat about our gaming highlights and look forward to 2013.

Hope you enjoy the show

]]>Welcome to Episode 100 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, I am joined once again by Rich Jones & Mike Hobbs and we look back at 2012 and pick the 5 favourite games that we played last year, chat about our gaming highlights and look forward to 2013.

In this show, I continue my preview of DreadBall, the new game from Mantic Games, by talking to Chris Palmer from Mantic Games about the Kickstarter project and the physical design of the game (figures, board etc)

I also share a few of my own thoughts

Enjoy the show

]]>Welcome to Episode 94 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I continue my preview of DreadBall, the new game from Mantic Games, by talking to Chris Palmer from Mantic Games about the Kickstarter project and the physical design of the game (figures, board etc)

With the Kickstarter campaign for Dreadball, the new sports boardgame from Mantic Games, in full flow, I interview the designer, Jake Thornton.

We chat about how Jake started gaming and some of his previous designs (including Dwarf Kings Hold and Project Pandora) before talking at some length about Dreadball, discussing several aspects of both the design and inspiration for the game, plus getting a basic overview of how the game mechanics work.

I hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to episode 93 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

With the Kickstarter campaign for Dreadball, the new sports boardgame from Mantic Games, in full flow, I interview the designer, Jake Thornton.

We chat about how Jake started gaming and some of his previous designs (including Dwarf Kings Hold and Project Pandora) before talking at some length about Dreadball, discussing several aspects of both the design and inspiration for the game, plus getting a basic overview of how the game mechanics work.

In this show, I am joined by Richard Clarke from Too Fat Lardies and we talk about the new Age of Arthur rules: Dux Britanniarum.

In addition, Richard also talks about what other developments are currently ongoing on Lard Island, including a new supplement for I Ain't Been Shot Mum, a World War II version of Through the Mud and the Blood and even a set of Sci-Fi Rules.

I hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to Episode 91 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I am joined by Richard Clarke from Too Fat Lardies and we talk about the new Age of Arthur rules: Dux Britanniarum.

In addition, Richard also talks about what other developments are currently ongoing on Lard Island, including a new supplement for I Ain't Been Shot Mum, a World War II version of Through the Mud and the Blood and even a set of Sci-Fi Rules.

On this show, I am once again joined by Will Townshend from the Plastic Soldier Company as we catch up with his latest news and releases. I also chat about a couple of recent news items, and ask a question about WW2 gaming...

I hope you enjoy the show

]]>Hello and welcome to Episode 90 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, I am once again joined by Will Townshend from the Plastic Soldier Company as we catch up with his latest news and releases. I also chat about a couple of recent news items, and ask a question about WW2 gaming...

In this show I am once again joined by Rich Jones as we have further discussion about Saga, Northern Fury and the latest faction: The Skraelings.

We discuss the new battleboards in some depth, and how these give specific 'feel' to each faction - but we also look at some questions that have been asked about the game, including morale and body count.

We also chat about other future releases for the Dark Age, including the upcoming rules from Too Fat Lardies.

I hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to Episode 87 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show I am once again joined by Rich Jones as we have further discussion about Saga, Northern Fury and the latest faction: The Skraelings.

We discuss the new battleboards in some depth, and how these give specific 'feel' to each faction - but we also look at some questions that have been asked about the game, including morale and body count.

We also chat about other future releases for the Dark Age, including the upcoming rules from Too Fat Lardies.

This is another show in my continued coverage of the recent Salute 2012 show at Excel London.

In this third show, I speak with Fabio Speiza of Fireorge Games about their range of plastic Medieval troops and Deus Vault!, their upcoming Middle Age rules, Phil from Osprey Publishing about their line of Wargaming titles and the design team of Empire of the Dead from West Wind Publications

I hope you enjoy the show

]]>Welcome to Episode 86c of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This is another show in my continued coverage of the recent Salute 2012 show at Excel London.

In this third show, I speak with Fabio Speiza of Fireorge Games about their range of plastic Medieval troops and Deus Vault!, their upcoming Middle Age rules, Phil from Osprey Publishing about their line of Wargaming titles and the design team of Empire of the Dead from West Wind Publications

This show sees the start of my coverage of the recent Salute 2012 show at Excel London. I will be releasing several, smaller shows over the next few days, containing several interviews recorded during the day.

This show sees the start of my coverage of the recent Salute 2012 show at Excel London. I will be releasing several, smaller shows over the next few days, containing several interviews recorded during the day.

In this show, I am once again joined by Rich Jones, and we discuss several miniatures rulesets, including Napoleon at War - the new Napoloenic ruleset from Man At War, Enduring Freedom - the new Afghanistam scenario book for Force-on-Force, and Victory Decision, a platoon-level WW2 skirmish game written by Agis Neugebauer

Hope you enjoy the show

]]>Welcome to episode 79 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show, I am once again joined by Rich Jones, and we discuss several miniatures rulesets, including Napoleon at War - the new Napoloenic ruleset from Man At War, Enduring Freedom - the new Afghanistam scenario book for Force-on-Force, and Victory Decision, a platoon-level WW2 skirmish game written by Agis Neugebauer

In this show I have a conversation with Richard Clarke from Too Fat Lardies. We mainly discuss his approach to wargames rules design but also chat about the upcoming I Ain't Been Shot Mum 3 rules, as well as his recent visit to Historicon

I hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to Episode 78 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this show I have a conversation with Richard Clarke from Too Fat Lardies. We mainly discuss his approach to wargames rules design but also chat about the upcoming I Ain't Been Shot Mum 3 rules, as well as his recent visit to Historicon

Jon is most well known in the hobby as a writer, and his wife Diane has possibly the most famous pair of female hands in wargaming (she is the author of the 'Wargames Widow' articles for Battlegames magazine) but more recently he has embarked on a new venture - Wargames Holidays in Crete.

I talk to Jon about his gaming background, and the mammoth undertaking it has been to put together this new business.

I hope you enjoy the show

]]>In this show, I interview Jon Sutherland.

Jon is most well known in the hobby as a writer, and his wife Diane has possibly the most famous pair of female hands in wargaming (she is the author of the 'Wargames Widow' articles for Battlegames magazine) but more recently he has embarked on a new venture - Wargames Holidays in Crete.

I talk to Jon about his gaming background, and the mammoth undertaking it has been to put together this new business.

]]>47:33noMeeples & Miniatures - 2011 UK GamesExpo SpecialSun, 05 Jun 2011 07:49:29 +0000Welcome to a special edition of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, in which I look back at my ady at the UK Games Expo, and highlight some of the games and news that caught my attention.]]>Welcome to a special edition of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, in which I look back at my ady at the UK Games Expo, and highlight some of the games and news that caught my attention.]]>52:55noIncoming 2.0 - Episode 8 - 3rd June 2011Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:45:42 +0000Welcome to Episode 8 of the Incoming 2.0 podcast, in which I look at my favourite miniature & rules releases for w/e 3rd June 2011.

On this show, I discuss the recent Partizan Wargames show and also look in-depth at the new Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Magazine, including an interview with Jasper Oorthuys and Guy Bowers.

]]>Welcome to Episode 75 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show, I discuss the recent Partizan Wargames show and also look in-depth at the new Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Magazine, including an interview with Jasper Oorthuys and Guy Bowers.

]]>02:01:13noIncoming 2.0 - Episode 7 - w/e 28th May 2011Tue, 31 May 2011 08:14:34 +0000Welcome to the new episode of the Incoming 2.0 Podcast, which looks back at my favourite new releases for w/e 28th May 2011.

]]>Welcome to the new episode of the Incoming 2.0 Podcast, which looks back at my favourite new releases for w/e 28th May 2011.

In this show, I look at my favourite release from the wargamimg world for w/e 6th May 2011.

]]>Welcome to the Incoming 2.0 Podcast

In this show, I look at my favourite release from the wargamimg world for w/e 6th May 2011.

]]>26:19noIncoming 2.0 - April 29th 2011Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:32:07 +0000Hello and welcome to the Incoming 2.0 episode for April 29th 2011, in which I discuss the miniatures & rules releases for the past 7 days which have caught my eye.]]>Hello and welcome to the Incoming 2.0 episode for April 29th 2011, in which I discuss the miniatures & rules releases for the past 7 days which have caught my eye.]]>21:45noView from the Veranda - Salute 2011 SpecialMon, 25 Apr 2011 09:34:34 +0000Hello, and welcome to another View from the Veranda.

In this show, Henry and I take a look back at the recent Salute wargames show in London, and chat about some of the highlights from the show, including the new Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Magazine, Hail Caesar, Saga and the latest plastic goodness from the Perry twins.

We finish by announcing a couple of bits of news for Battlegames readers and VftV listeners...

We hope you enjoy the show

]]>Hello, and welcome to another View from the Veranda.

In this show, Henry and I take a look back at the recent Salute wargames show in London, and chat about some of the highlights from the show, including the new Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Magazine, Hail Caesar, Saga and the latest plastic goodness from the Perry twins.

We finish by announcing a couple of bits of news for Battlegames readers and VftV listeners...

Do you remember that I used to produce a weekly vidcast of the latest releases? Well, I miss talking about them, so I thought I'd start a new show, aimed precisely at talking about the new releases of the week.

This is episode 1, which looks at the new releases for w/e 15th April 2011.

I hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to a brand new (ish) podcast.

Do you remember that I used to produce a weekly vidcast of the latest releases? Well, I miss talking about them, so I thought I'd start a new show, aimed precisely at talking about the new releases of the week.

This is episode 1, which looks at the new releases for w/e 15th April 2011.

Yes, we're back! After far too long, we've finally managed to get ourselves on opposite ends of the same piece of technology and record a show.

As you may expect after such a long absense, most of the show is spent catching up on things that have happened since we were last together...so the subject matter is quite wide ranging (no change there then!)

Be warned - it's a long show! At 150 minutes (ish) it's probably the longest we've done, but hopefully that won't put you off too much!

Pour a glass of something, grab and chair and join us 'On the Veranda'.

Neil & Henry

]]>Hello Everyone!

Yes, we're back! After far too long, we've finally managed to get ourselves on opposite ends of the same piece of technology and record a show.

As you may expect after such a long absense, most of the show is spent catching up on things that have happened since we were last together...so the subject matter is quite wide ranging (no change there then!)

Be warned - it's a long show! At 150 minutes (ish) it's probably the longest we've done, but hopefully that won't put you off too much!

Pour a glass of something, grab and chair and join us 'On the Veranda'.

As well as an in-depth review of the rules, the show contains interviews with Joseph MuCollough from Osprey Publishing, and Shawn & Robbie Carpenter from Ambush Alley Games. We discuss the new rules, how Osprey came to publish them, and what the plans are for the future.

All that, as well as some of the usual chat about what I've been gaming in the past few weeks.

It's a packed show, so you may understand that it's a bit longer than normal (2:30)

I had a huge amount of fun producing this particular show - I hope you enjoy it.

As well as an in-depth review of the rules, the show contains interviews with Joseph MuCollough from Osprey Publishing, and Shawn & Robbie Carpenter from Ambush Alley Games. We discuss the new rules, how Osprey came to publish them, and what the plans are for the future.

All that, as well as some of the usual chat about what I've been gaming in the past few weeks.

It's a packed show, so you may understand that it's a bit longer than normal (2:30)

I had a huge amount of fun producing this particular show - I hope you enjoy it.

This show is primarly dedicated to reviewing the game Ex Illis, from Bastion Inc. which is a hybrid of Boardgame, Miniature Wargame and Computer Game with elements of MMO and RTS games thrown in for good measure.

I give this game the full 'Meeples & Miniatures' in-depth treatment...

I also announce the winner of the 'Ancient Warfare' contest, and give details of a new give away - just in time for Christmas.

I hope you enjoy the show

]]>Welcome to Episode 70 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This show is primarly dedicated to reviewing the game Ex Illis, from Bastion Inc. which is a hybrid of Boardgame, Miniature Wargame and Computer Game with elements of MMO and RTS games thrown in for good measure.

I give this game the full 'Meeples & Miniatures' in-depth treatment...

I also announce the winner of the 'Ancient Warfare' contest, and give details of a new give away - just in time for Christmas.

This show is Part II of our Painting Special (Part I was in Episode 65) with guest presenter Steve Archbold

We chat about various painting techniques and painting styles that you can use in order to produce a 'Wargames' standard miniature, and also talk about basing your minis - and of course, we go off on a couple of tangents...including more discussions about glue!

We hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to Episode 69 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

This show is Part II of our Painting Special (Part I was in Episode 65) with guest presenter Steve Archbold

We chat about various painting techniques and painting styles that you can use in order to produce a 'Wargames' standard miniature, and also talk about basing your minis - and of course, we go off on a couple of tangents...including more discussions about glue!

This time around, we continue our look at the Warlord Games Pike & Shotte range by reviewing their Scots Lancers.

]]>Welcome to the latest episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show.

This time around, we continue our look at the Warlord Games Pike & Shotte range by reviewing their Scots Lancers.

]]>08:17noWarlord Games - Marquis of MontroseFri, 01 Oct 2010 06:11:51 +0000Following of from my review of the Montrose Irish box set from Warlord Games, this episode of the Miniatures Review show from Meeples & Miniatures looks at a mounted general figure produced to lead the army of Montrose – the Marquis of Montrose himself]]>Following of from my review of the Montrose Irish box set from Warlord Games, this episode of the Miniatures Review show from Meeples & Miniatures looks at a mounted general figure produced to lead the army of Montrose – the Marquis of Montrose himself]]>04:13noMiniature Review - Warlord Games Montrose IrishFri, 01 Oct 2010 06:10:37 +0000It’s been a while, but welcome to another episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show.

This show looks at a recent box set release from Warlord Games – Their Montrose Irish for the Pike & Shotte range of English Civil War figures

]]>It’s been a while, but welcome to another episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show.

This show looks at a recent box set release from Warlord Games – Their Montrose Irish for the Pike & Shotte range of English Civil War figures

On this show I am joined by Rich Jones, and we discuss his new campaign supplement for Flying Lead - Hearts & Minds.

Following on from that, we look forward to next year and the publication of the Ambush Alley rules by Osprey Publishing, and we discuss Ambush Alley and what these rules have done to change the perception of gaming modern conflicts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to Episode 66 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

On this show I am joined by Rich Jones, and we discuss his new campaign supplement for Flying Lead - Hearts & Minds.

Following on from that, we look forward to next year and the publication of the Ambush Alley rules by Osprey Publishing, and we discuss Ambush Alley and what these rules have done to change the perception of gaming modern conflicts.

In this special show, I'm joined by listener Steve Archbald to discuss painting.

In the first part of a two-part special, we look at what you may need to start painting - and discuss (amongst other things) brushes, paint, glue, tools and undercoat.

I hope you enjoy the show!

]]>Welcome to Episode 65 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

In this special show, I'm joined by listener Steve Archbald to discuss painting.

In the first part of a two-part special, we look at what you may need to start painting - and discuss (amongst other things) brushes, paint, glue, tools and undercoat.

I hope you enjoy the show!

]]>01:46:07noView from the Veranda - Episode 5 (Mono)Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:27:23 +0000For those people who were having problems listening to the latest VftV episode in stereo, here it is in glorious mono.]]>For those people who were having problems listening to the latest VftV episode in stereo, here it is in glorious mono.]]>01:52:44noView from the Veranda - Episode 5Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:55:42 +0000Welcome to Episode 5 of View from the Veranda

Join Neil Shuck of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast and Henry Hyde of Battlegames Magazine as they once again get together to discuss all things wargaming.

This show is somewhat lighter in subject matter than previous shows, as Henry and Neil chat about some of theings that they have been doing since the last show...and they end up discussing Commands & Colours: Ancients in some depth, as Henry has recently started playing this boardgame from GMT.

As you'd expect, tis is only one of several subjects covered during the show - others include creating battle reports for blogs, the Society of Ancients Battle Day and the current state of British Wargaming magazines.

So, lots to listen to, in the usual slightly meandering format, so pull up a chair, a glass of your favourite beverage and enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to Episode 5 of View from the Veranda

Join Neil Shuck of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast and Henry Hyde of Battlegames Magazine as they once again get together to discuss all things wargaming.

This show is somewhat lighter in subject matter than previous shows, as Henry and Neil chat about some of theings that they have been doing since the last show...and they end up discussing Commands & Colours: Ancients in some depth, as Henry has recently started playing this boardgame from GMT.

As you'd expect, tis is only one of several subjects covered during the show - others include creating battle reports for blogs, the Society of Ancients Battle Day and the current state of British Wargaming magazines.

So, lots to listen to, in the usual slightly meandering format, so pull up a chair, a glass of your favourite beverage and enjoy the show.

In this episode, I chat about what has been going on with my own projects and games in the hobby over the last couple of months, and I look back at the UK Games Expo.

I Hope you enjoy the show.

]]>Welcome to Episode 64 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this episode, I chat about what has been going on with my own projects and games in the hobby over the last couple of months, and I look back at the UK Games Expo.

I Hope you enjoy the show.

]]>54:07noMiniature Review - Warlord Games Parliament Infantry Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0000Welcome to Episode 9 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I take a look at a release from Warlord Games - 28mm Hard Plastic Parliament Infantry for the English Civil War]]>Welcome to Episode 9 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I take a look at a release from Warlord Games - 28mm Hard Plastic Parliament Infantry for the English Civil War]]>10:20noMiniature Review – Warlord Games Roman AuxillariesSat, 26 Jun 2010 09:59:00 +0000Welcome to Episode 8 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I take a look at a release from Warlord Games - 28mm Hard Plastic Roman Auxillaries]]>Welcome to Episode 8 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I take a look at a release from Warlord Games - 28mm Hard Plastic Roman Auxillaries]]>08:55noMiniature Review - Wargames Factory NumidiansWed, 23 Jun 2010 10:52:00 +0000Welcome to Episode 7 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I take a look at a release from Wargames Factory - 28mm Hard Plastic Numidian Light Infantry]]>Welcome to Episode 7 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I take a look at a release from Wargames Factory - 28mm Hard Plastic Numidian Light Infantry]]>10:26noMiniatures Review - Wargames Factory Zulu WarriorsSat, 19 Jun 2010 10:50:00 +0000Welcome to the latest episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I look at the plastic Zulu Warriors from Wargames Factory.]]>Welcome to the latest episode of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I look at the plastic Zulu Warriors from Wargames Factory.]]>10:53noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode 63Mon, 03 May 2010 21:33:00 +0000Welcome to Episode 63 of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast

I know it's been a while, but I'm back with a new audio podcast. In this show, I chat about the recent Salute wargames show, review the Doomsday Supplement to the Secrets of the Third Reich rules and sort out a couple of competitions.

Hope you enjoy the show

]]>Welcome to Episode 63 of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast

I know it's been a while, but I'm back with a new audio podcast. In this show, I chat about the recent Salute wargames show, review the Doomsday Supplement to the Secrets of the Third Reich rules and sort out a couple of competitions.

In this show, I do something a bit different, and rather than review a miniatures range, I'm reviewing a miniatures painting service: Reinforcements By Post

]]>10:46noMiniature Review - Warlord Pike & Shotte Mortar Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:58:00 +0000Welcome to Episode 4 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I review the 28mm metal Mortar & Crew, produced as part of the Pike & Shotte Range from Warlord Games]]>Welcome to Episode 4 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I review the 28mm metal Mortar & Crew, produced as part of the Pike & Shotte Range from Warlord Games]]>09:00noMiniature Review - Warlord Pike & Shotte Command Group Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:58:00 +0000Welcome to Episode 3 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I review the 28mm metal Command Group, produced as part of the Pike & Shotte Range from Warlord Games]]>Welcome to Episode 3 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I review the 28mm metal Command Group, produced as part of the Pike & Shotte Range from Warlord Games]]>07:07noMiniature Review – Bolt Action Miniatures 28mm Red Devils Box SetSat, 10 Apr 2010 18:10:00 +0000Welcome to Episode 2 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I review the 28mm Red Devils Box Set, produced as part of the Bolt Action Miniatures Range from Warlord Games.]]>Welcome to Episode 2 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review show. In this episode, I review the 28mm Red Devils Box Set, produced as part of the Bolt Action Miniatures Range from Warlord Games.]]>10:27noMiniature Review – Alban Miniatures British Line InfantrySat, 03 Apr 2010 12:44:00 +0000Welcome to Episode 1 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review Video Podcast. On this show, I will be looking at several packs from Alban Miniatures range of Napoleonic British Line Infantry in 1/56 scale.]]>Welcome to Episode 1 of the Meeples & Miniatures Miniature Review Video Podcast. On this show, I will be looking at several packs from Alban Miniatures range of Napoleonic British Line Infantry in 1/56 scale.]]>10:32noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #62Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:36:00 +0000Welcome to Episode 62 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, I talk with Rich Jones about the new rules from Ganesha Games - Flying Lead - which he co-authored.

We talk about how the mechanics of this ruleset work, some of the design processes involved, and what's in the works for the future.

]]>Welcome to Episode 62 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast.

In this show, I talk with Rich Jones about the new rules from Ganesha Games - Flying Lead - which he co-authored.

We talk about how the mechanics of this ruleset work, some of the design processes involved, and what's in the works for the future.

In this show, we discuss the Black Powder rules from Warlord Games
(though it was never our intention to make this games the main topic
for the show, it sort of ended up that way!), and then go on to discuss
various other issues that have been raised by this latest release –
‘big’ vs ’small’ publications, painting lots of figures for the gaming
table etc…

So, pull up a chair and enjoy another 2 hours of gamer chat with Henry & Neil

]]>Welcome to Episode 4 of View from the Veranda, with Neil Shuck & Henry Hyde.

In this show, we discuss the Black Powder rules from Warlord Games
(though it was never our intention to make this games the main topic
for the show, it sort of ended up that way!), and then go on to discuss
various other issues that have been raised by this latest release –
‘big’ vs ’small’ publications, painting lots of figures for the gaming
table etc…

So, pull up a chair and enjoy another 2 hours of gamer chat with Henry & Neil

]]>01:48:05noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #55Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:29:00 +0000In this show, I am once again joined by Rich Jones, and we discuss various games during our chat together.

The main focus of the show are the new Black Powder rules from Warlord Games. However, we also chat about various other games, including Nuts! and Battlefield: World at War - Pacific Theatre.

I also review Extra Impetus #2 and the new Ancible magazine.

I hope you enjoy the show.]]>02:03:14noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #54Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:18:00 +0000In this show, I look at some of the latest boardgame releases which feature various aspects of wargaming - from the historical battles of Imperial Rome and the Wars of the Roses to the Fantasy world of Battlelore: Heroes.

I hope you enjoy the show.

00:00Intro

04:15Podcast News

14:50Review –
Battleore: Heroes

36:20Gaming Chat

47:20Review –
Richard III: The Wars of the Roses

88:35Review –
Commands & Colors: Ancients

113:30Closing Comments

]]>01:56:17noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #53Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:35:00 +0000In this show, I review Battleground Historical Warfare, the new wargame from Your Move Games, and I interview Chad Ellis of YMG about the development process behind the game.

I also chat about the Blood Bowl computer game, plus the usual podcast and gaming news.

Can you believe the summer is almost at an end? Everyone is
planning for ‘going back to school’, England are preparing to finally
lose the Ashes series – and I finally get to go away on holiday!

However, as a parting summer gift, I’ve uploaded Episode 52
of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast. This is a look back at what I’ve been
doing over the summer – the UK Games Expo and Manorcon mainly – but with a bit
of extra chat about my favourite Gen Con highlights (I almost felt like I was
there) and even some chat about a computer game that would make a great
miniatures game.

I hope you enjoy the show, and look out for lots of new
content coming in September.

]]>This vidcast looks at historical miniature releases for w/e 14th August
2009, and includes new releases from manufacturers such as Warlord
Miniatures, Campaign Game Miniatures, Hat Industries, HLBS Co and
Gorgon Studios.

This week, by some strange quirk, all the featured releases are 28mm scale, but it's a real bumper crop!

This week I look at figures from the likes of Wargames Factory, Warlord Miniatures, Copplestone Castings and Tiger Miniatures, amongst others.]]>09:22noMeeples & Miniatures - Epsiode #51Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:09:00 +0000In this show, I talk about the Society of Ancients - I chat with Richard Lockwood about the Society's aims and objectives and we chat about Battle Day.

In this show, we follow up on a listener respone to Episode
1, and discuss one of the possible reasons why gamers do not game historical
wargames - the whole issue of the morality and ethics of wargaming.

Is it ever wrong to game a particular conflict? Is it ever
wrong to game a particular nation?

This is an emotive and potentially controversial subject,
but we hope you enjoy our discussion.

VftV is a spin off from the Meeples
& Miniatures podcast, and features Neil
Shuck in conversation with Henry Hyde,
editor of Battlegames magazine.

In each show, we take one or two
subjects as our theme, and simply ‘have a chat’ about the wargaming hobby, with
these subjects in mind.

In this first episode, we discuss
some of the contents of the latest issue of Battlegames magazine, and also chat
about why historical wargaming doesn’t seem to be as popular as sci-fi and
fantasy gaming.

Show 49 of Meeples & Miniatures – the podcast
about Miniature Wargames & Strategy Boardgames – is now available to
download.

Following on from
playing the recently released Through
the Mud and the Blood WWI skirmish rules at Salute, this show has an in-depth
review of these great new rules from Too
Fat Lardies, and I also discuss a couple of options for figures you can use
with the game.

Other reviews
include the re-launched Miniature
Wargames magazine, and I also review the new Campaign Book, Volume 1
for Memoir ’44.

Finally, I take a
few minutes to discuss why I’m an historical miniatures gamer, and why it’s
such a great part of the wargaming hobby.

This is the first
of the new format monthly editions of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast, and
it’s a bit of a monster.

I’m very pleased
to welcome two new co-hosts to the podcast, in the shape of Dave Luff and Jere Koskela.

As well as Dave and Jere, the show has two new sections.

The first is ‘View from the Veranda’, where I discuss
various Miniature wargame–related subjects with Henry Hyde of Battlegames
magazine. In the premiere episode, we look back at how Battlegames magazine has moved forward in the past year or so, and
take a look forward at a couple of things to come.

The second section
is ‘The Painting Shed’. I’ve had several
requests from listeners to include a hobby section about painting on the show,
so we begin a series of articles looking at all the techniques surrounding
painting miniatures. Today we concentrate on preparation.

In addition to our
new sections, some of the old favourites remain. We have two in-depth reviews,
as we take a close look at Memoir ’44
and Canvas Eagles. We also spend
some time talking about the games we have been playing in the last month or so.

Finally, I
announce the results of the Gutshot
Competiton.

Enjoy the show!

00:00 Intro

08:30 Rumblings – Dominion, Uncharted Seas, Twilight
Struggle

37:45In-Depth Review – Memoir ‘44

97:20Competition

101:40View from the Veranda – Latest news on
Battlegames magazine, with Henry Hyde

Show 45 of Meeples & Miniatures – the podcast
about Miniature Wargames & Strategy Boardgames – is now available to
download.

Review of 2008 –
Part II

In this, the
second of my shows which look back at 2008, you are in for a bit of an aural
treat as I am joined by special guest Henry Hyde, editor of Battlegames
Magazine. Together, we discuss several of the major events of the year in the
miniatures gaming hobby.

Show 43
of Meeples & Miniatures – the
podcast about Miniature Wargames & Strategy Boardgames – is now available
to download.

Well,
after some delay due to the holiday period, the next show is here, and
hopefully it has been worth waiting for.

The
main feature of this show are the ‘Nuts’ rules from Two Hour Wargames. Not only
do I review the rules themselves, but also the brand new Campaign Book ‘Pieper
at the Gates’, which was released just before Christmas.

I also
discuss a few bits of news,and chat about playing Battlestar Galactica: The
Board Game and Duel in the Dark:Baby Blitz

I hope
you enjoy the show!

00:00 Intro

03:00 Rumblings – Battlestar Galactica & Duel In
The Dark: Baby Blitz

18:00News

25:30In-Depth Review – Nuts, from Two Hour
Wargames

75:15Review – Pieper At The Gates – Nuts Campaign
Book

96:30Looking Ahead – The next year @ Meeples &
Miniatures

102:00Closing Comments

]]>01:45:00noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #42Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:24:00 +0000This episode is another bumper offering, and contains several small reviews, as well as an in-depth review of the Sci-Fi rules Stargrunt 2.

I also discuss feedback from my previous discussion on the differences between UK and US gaming culture.

00:00 Intro

03:40 Rumblings – Lord of the Rings, Agricola & Galactic Emperor

17:00 Review – Battlelore: For Troll and Country

28:10 Review – Flashing Blade Miniatures

44:25 Discussion Point – UK vs US gaming culture

66:30 Review – Ultraviolet TV Series

77:00 Review – Uncharted Seas Tokens from Litko Areosystems

89:40 Review – Uncharted Seas Sea Monsters

96:45 In-depth review – Stargrunt 2

150:10 Closing Comments

]]>02:35:35noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #41Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:36:00 +0000Well, this show seems to have been a very long time in coming, but it’s a bumper offering, so I hope that makes up for the wait.

The show, as well as containing the usual mix of comment and chat about gaming, contains not one, but two in-depth reviews.

First up is Uncharted Seas, the new fantasy naval game from Spartan Games. I take a detailed look at the rules, plus I review some of the current ship models and accessories available for this game.

Secondly, since it was almost Halloween when I recorded this show, I examine Ambush Z, the new zombie combat game from Ambush Alley Games.

In between these two reviews, I take some time out to discuss what I think are some of the differences between UK and US gaming culture

00:00 Intro

06:10 Rumblings – War of the Ring

18:50In Depth Review – Uncharted Seas

79:30Discussion Point – UK vs US gaming culture

96:45In-depth review – Ambush Z

127:30Closing Comments

]]>Well, this show seems to have been a very long time in coming, but it’s a bumper offering, so I hope that makes up for the wait.

The show, as well as containing the usual mix of comment and chat about gaming, contains not one, but two in-depth reviews.

First up is Uncharted Seas, the new fantasy naval game from Spartan Games. I take a detailed look at the rules, plus I review some of the current ship models and accessories available for this game.

Secondly, since it was almost Halloween when I recorded this show, I examine Ambush Z, the new zombie combat game from Ambush Alley Games.

In between these two reviews, I take some time out to discuss what I think are some of the differences between UK and US gaming culture

During the show, I chat about A Touch of Evil, the new horror boardgame from Flying Frog Productions, as well as giving an in-depth review of the historical miniatures rules Basic Impetus & Impetus, from Dadi & Piombo

]]>Show 40 of Meeples & Miniatures – the podcast about Miniature Wargames & Strategy Boardgames – is now available to download.

The show features the usual mix of gaming news and comment.

During the show, I chat about A Touch of Evil, the new horror boardgame from Flying Frog Productions, as well as giving an in-depth review of the historical miniatures rules Basic Impetus & Impetus, from Dadi & Piombo

]]>01:18:57noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #39Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:05:00 +0000The show features the usual mix of gaming news and comments. For my featured rules review, I’m travelling back to the Wild West to review Gutshot, from Hawgleg Publishing.

As an added bonus, the show also features details of a competition to win one of two copies of the Gutshot rules.

00:00 Intro

03:25 Rumblings – Gaming news & views

21:35 Gaming News

38:35 Wargames Rules Review – Gutshot

71:00 Competition

73:30Closing Comments

]]>The show features the usual mix of gaming news and comments. For my featured rules review, I’m travelling back to the Wild West to review Gutshot, from Hawgleg Publishing.

As an added bonus, the show also features details of a competition to win one of two copies of the Gutshot rules.

00:00 Intro

03:25 Rumblings – Gaming news & views

21:35 Gaming News

38:35 Wargames Rules Review – Gutshot

71:00 Competition

73:30 Closing Comments

]]>01:16:21noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #38Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:50:00 +0000I’m now back from Summer holiday, and return with a show that is rather topical, as it takes a first look at gaming inspired by movies, taking it’s influence from the recently released Hellboy II: The Golden Army

]]>I’m now back from Summer holiday, and return with a show that is rather topical, as it takes a first look at gaming inspired by movies, taking it’s influence from the recently released Hellboy II: The Golden Army

]]>02:19:12noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #36Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:41:00 +0000In this episode, I continue my series about getting started in Miniature Wargaming, by looking at hybrid games – games that use Miniatures but which may not be considered to be fully fledged wargames.

My review this time is of the Skirmish Wargame Patrol: WWII, from Pacific Sky Games. This is a game which allows you to recreate the day-to-day activities of a World War II Infantry squad in a campaign setting

]]>In this episode, I continue my series about getting started in Miniature Wargaming, by looking at hybrid games – games that use Miniatures but which may not be considered to be fully fledged wargames.

My review this time is of the Skirmish Wargame Patrol: WWII, from Pacific Sky Games. This is a game which allows you to recreate the day-to-day activities of a World War II Infantry squad in a campaign setting

]]>01:38:24noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #35Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:06:00 +0000In this edition of the show, I start a new series about getting started in Miniature Wargaming, and look at some of the questions you might ask before embarking in the hobby. I briefly discuss the ethics of gaming certain conflicts, and there is the usual chat about games, rules and miniatures that I’ve been playing with, reading and painting over the past few weeks.

My review this time is of the boardgame Duel in the Dark – a game which recreates the British night bombing campaign of 1943 over Germany.

]]>In this edition of the show, I start a new series about getting started in Miniature Wargaming, and look at some of the questions you might ask before embarking in the hobby. I briefly discuss the ethics of gaming certain conflicts, and there is the usual chat about games, rules and miniatures that I’ve been playing with, reading and painting over the past few weeks.

My review this time is of the boardgame Duel in the Dark – a game which recreates the British night bombing campaign of 1943 over Germany.

]]>01:54:58noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #34 - UK Games Expo SpecialThu, 05 Jun 2008 20:17:00 +0000The recent half term holiday has seen two gaming shows in the UK – Partizan and UK Games Expo. In this episode, I talk about the games and the new releases I saw at Partizan, and then take an in-depth look at the UK Games Expo – including several interviews with designers of new games released at the show.

]]>The recent half term holiday has seen two gaming shows in the UK – Partizan and UK Games Expo. In this episode, I talk about the games and the new releases I saw at Partizan, and then take an in-depth look at the UK Games Expo – including several interviews with designers of new games released at the show.

]]>01:39:09noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #33Sat, 24 May 2008 13:01:00 +0000In this show, I chat about various games I’ve been playing over the past few weeks, things that have caught my interest, plus I review two card games.

Subjects and games covered include 15mm Modern figures, Gaming on VASSAL, Sharp Practice, Impetus, Last Night On Earth: Growing Hunger, Unspeakable Words and Mausen.

]]>01:01:07noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #32, Part 2Fri, 09 May 2008 23:09:00 +0000In this part of the show I take an in-depth look at the strategy boardgame Shogun, in which players take the role of one of several Daimyo seeking ultimate power in Sengoku period Japan.

Following on from this, I review the scenario book “Day of the Ranger? from Ambush Alley Games, which allows you to take part in various events surrounding Task Force Ranger in Mogadishu in 1993.

As well as reviewing the scenario book, I also discuss what other resources you might want to have a look at for this operation, and also what miniatures you may want to use if you were playing the scenarios.

00:00 – Intro

01:30 – ‘Shogun’ – an in-depth look at this strategy boardgame

41:15 – ‘Day of the Ranger’ – a review of the new scenario book from Ambush Alley Games, along with ideas for miniatures to use and additional resources.

]]>In this part of the show I take an in-depth look at the strategy boardgame Shogun, in which players take the role of one of several Daimyo seeking ultimate power in Sengoku period Japan.

Following on from this, I review the scenario book “Day of the Ranger? from Ambush Alley Games, which allows you to take part in various events surrounding Task Force Ranger in Mogadishu in 1993.

As well as reviewing the scenario book, I also discuss what other resources you might want to have a look at for this operation, and also what miniatures you may want to use if you were playing the scenarios.

00:00 – Intro

01:30 – ‘Shogun’ – an in-depth look at this strategy boardgame

41:15 – ‘Day of the Ranger’ – a review of the new scenario book from Ambush Alley Games, along with ideas for miniatures to use and additional resources.

]]>01:07:53noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #31Sun, 30 Mar 2008 01:27:00 +0000In this show, I take a look into the world of Napoleonic wargaming, as I review the Polemos Napoleonic rules, written by Chris Grice and published by Baccus. In addition, I review the Range of Baccus 6mm Napoleonic figures, and also discuss what commercial terrain is available for gaming this period in 6mm.

Finally, there is a new prize competition to enter, in which you can win a copy of the Polemos Napoleonic rules.

]]>In this show, I take a look into the world of Napoleonic wargaming, as I review the Polemos Napoleonic rules, written by Chris Grice and published by Baccus. In addition, I review the Range of Baccus 6mm Napoleonic figures, and also discuss what commercial terrain is available for gaming this period in 6mm.

Finally, there is a new prize competition to enter, in which you can win a copy of the Polemos Napoleonic rules.

In this show, I look at the new expansion for Battlelore – Scottish Wars. I also review the boardgame Ca$h & Gun$ and it’s first expansion Yakuzas.

]]>The latest episode of Meeples & Miniatures is now available for download.

In this show, I look at the new expansion for Battlelore – Scottish Wars. I also review the boardgame Ca$h & Gun$ and it’s first expansion Yakuzas.

]]>51:41noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #28Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:28:00 +0000This show has a distinctly wargaming flavour to it, as I concentrate on wargaming rules reviews and chatting about miniatures.

In particular, I’m looking at skirmish gaming in large scale – 40mm to be exact – and specifically gaming in the late 18th and early 19th Century, incorporating the American War of Independence, the French Indian War and the Napoleonic War.

I review the rules Black Powder Battles in depth, plus I look at some other, free (or at least very cheap), skirmish rules that you may want to consider for this period.

Finally, I look at the broad range of 40mm figures that are available, whether it be Napoleonics from the likes of Sash & Saber or Perry Miniatures, French Indian War from HLBS or American War of Independence from Front Rank Figurines, to name but a few.

]]>This show has a distinctly wargaming flavour to it, as I concentrate on wargaming rules reviews and chatting about miniatures.

In particular, I’m looking at skirmish gaming in large scale – 40mm to be exact – and specifically gaming in the late 18th and early 19th Century, incorporating the American War of Independence, the French Indian War and the Napoleonic War.

I review the rules Black Powder Battles in depth, plus I look at some other, free (or at least very cheap), skirmish rules that you may want to consider for this period.

Finally, I look at the broad range of 40mm figures that are available, whether it be Napoleonics from the likes of Sash & Saber or Perry Miniatures, French Indian War from HLBS or American War of Independence from Front Rank Figurines, to name but a few.

]]>57:11noMeeples & Miniatures Episode #27Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:06:00 +0000This show is a bit of a compromise, as I’ve been struggling for time in the past week or so to finish editing my reviews (serves me right for babbling on so much!) and if I was to wait until all the material I’ve recorded for this show has been edited, it would be another week before the podcast would be out.

Therefore, I’ve decided to produce a show with the material I’ve got so far. This means that this show is somewhat lite on wargaming content, as the main material I have left out are the rules and figure reviews. However, don’t depair! These reviews will be produced in their own show in a week or so.

So, what can you expect to find in today’s show?

A chat about the current performance of my Romans in a Commands & Colors: Ancients campaign.

Reviews of the boardgames Masons and Cloud 9.

The highlights of some of the latest monthly Wargames publications.

Listener feedback.

]]>This show is a bit of a compromise, as I’ve been struggling for time in the past week or so to finish editing my reviews (serves me right for babbling on so much!) and if I was to wait until all the material I’ve recorded for this show has been edited, it would be another week before the podcast would be out.

Therefore, I’ve decided to produce a show with the material I’ve got so far. This means that this show is somewhat lite on wargaming content, as the main material I have left out are the rules and figure reviews. However, don’t depair! These reviews will be produced in their own show in a week or so.

So, what can you expect to find in today’s show?

A chat about the current performance of my Romans in a Commands & Colors: Ancients campaign.

This show is my ‘Game Review Of 2007’, in which I discuss my favourite Boardgames, Wargames and Figure ranges of last year.

I also look forward to 2008, and talk about a slight change in direction for the podcast.

]]>Episode 26 of ‘Meeples & Miniatures’ – the podcast about Miniature Wargaming and Strategy Boardgames – is now available for download.

This show is my ‘Game Review Of 2007’, in which I discuss my favourite Boardgames, Wargames and Figure ranges of last year.

I also look forward to 2008, and talk about a slight change in direction for the podcast.

]]>50:55noMeeples & Miniatures Episode #25Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:34:00 +0000In this show, I present the second part of an interview that I recently recorded with Kev & Sally White of Hasslefree Miniatures.

I also announce the results of a couple of competitions.

Enjoy the show!

Show Timings

00:00 - Intro

03:35 - Rumblings

07:35 - Interview with Hasslefree Miniatures - Part II

54:16 - Competition Results

60:21 – Closing comments

]]>In this show, I present the second part of an interview that I recently recorded with Kev & Sally White of Hasslefree Miniatures.

I also announce the results of a couple of competitions.

Enjoy the show!

Show Timings

00:00 - Intro

03:35 - Rumblings

07:35 - Interview with Hasslefree Miniatures - Part II

54:16 - Competition Results

60:21 – Closing comments

]]>01:03:17noMeeples & Miniatures Episode #24Sat, 01 Dec 2007 11:14:00 +0000In this show, I present the first part on an interview that I recently recorded with Kev & Sally White of Hasslefree Miniatures. In this part of the interview, we chat about Kev’s sculpting background, how Hasslefree got started, the ‘Hasslefree philosophy’ and White Metal.

]]>In this show, I present the first part on an interview that I recently recorded with Kev & Sally White of Hasslefree Miniatures. In this part of the interview, we chat about Kev’s sculpting background, how Hasslefree got started, the ‘Hasslefree philosophy’ and White Metal.

]]>01:12:15noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode 23Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:23:00 +0000In this episode I review the boardgames ‘Kingdoms’ and ‘Space Hulk’, launch the Meeples & Miniatures Guild at BoardGameGeek and there are details of 2 competitions, plus the results of the Six Gun Sound competition.

00:00 - Intro

05:45 - Rumblings – Chat about recent gaming

10:30 - Boardgame Ballyhoo: Reiner Knizia's Kingdoms

21:25 - Competition – SGSBOG rules

23:30 - Boardgame Ballyhoo: Space Hulk

53:20 – Feedback

60:00 – Closing comments

Enjoy the show!

]]>In this episode I review the boardgames ‘Kingdoms’ and ‘Space Hulk’, launch the Meeples & Miniatures Guild at BoardGameGeek and there are details of 2 competitions, plus the results of the Six Gun Sound competition.

00:00 - Intro

05:45 - Rumblings – Chat about recent gaming

10:30 - Boardgame Ballyhoo: Reiner Knizia's Kingdoms

21:25 - Competition – SGSBOG rules

23:30 - Boardgame Ballyhoo: Space Hulk

53:20 – Feedback

60:00 – Closing comments

Enjoy the show!

]]>01:01:24noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode #22Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:23:00 +0000In this show, I chat about the games I played on Halloween, and a couple of other games that have caught my eye.

]]>01:14:53noMeeples & Miniatures Episode #21Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:36:00 +0000In this episode. I review the games 'Last Night on Earth' and 'Six Gun Sound, Blaze of Glory'. I also look at the HLBS Old West range of miniatures.

As well as this, I chat about some recent games that I've played and bought, respond to some listener feedback and annouce the winner of the THW 5150 competition.

Hope you enjoy the show!

00:00 - Intro

02:22 - Rumblings: I chat about some of the latest Wargames magazines, talk about some new wargames rules I've bought, give a couple of ideas of games for Halloween, and talk about the new 'Scottish Wars' expansion for Battlelore.

]]>In this episode. I review the games 'Last Night on Earth' and 'Six Gun Sound, Blaze of Glory'. I also look at the HLBS Old West range of miniatures.

As well as this, I chat about some recent games that I've played and bought, respond to some listener feedback and annouce the winner of the THW 5150 competition.

Hope you enjoy the show!

00:00 - Intro

02:22 - Rumblings: I chat about some of the latest Wargames magazines, talk about some new wargames rules I've bought, give a couple of ideas of games for Halloween, and talk about the new 'Scottish Wars' expansion for Battlelore.

]]>01:12:18noMeeples & Miniatures Episode 20 - Interview with West Wind ProductionsTue, 02 Oct 2007 20:28:00 +0000A slightly earlier publishing of this show, as the end of the week is very busy.

In today's show, I interview Andy & Wendy Cooper of West Wind Productions. We chat about Andy's background, his time with Old Glory, how West Wind came about and the latest figure ranges - including "Secrets of the Third Reich" and the all new "Samurai" range!

I hope that you enjoy the show.

]]>A slightly earlier publishing of this show, as the end of the week is very busy.

In today's show, I interview Andy & Wendy Cooper of West Wind Productions. We chat about Andy's background, his time with Old Glory, how West Wind came about and the latest figure ranges - including "Secrets of the Third Reich" and the all new "Samurai" range!

My Father-in-law, Peter Charles Langley, died yesterday (21st September) after a short illness.

His passing leaves a huge hole in our lives, and we will missing him terribily.

]]>Unfortunately, there will no Meeples & Miniatures episode this weekend.

My Father-in-law, Peter Charles Langley, died yesterday (21st September) after a short illness.

His passing leaves a huge hole in our lives, and we will missing him terribily.

]]>01:03noMeeples & Miniatures Episode 19Sun, 09 Sep 2007 07:14:00 +0000A longer show in store this time, as I look back at 'The Other Partizan' wargames show from 2nd September 2007, and review some boardgames and wargames rules.

As part of the coverage of the Partizan show, I recorded several interviews, which are in the show. These include:

The Honourable Lead Boiler Suit Company

Bolt Action Miniatures

Graven Images

Henry Hyde, editor of Battlegames magazine.

The Boardgame review this month looks at the new expansions for the ‘Battlelore’ game;'Goblin Marauders' and 'Hundred Years War' from Days of Wonder.

On the miniature wargames front, I review the sci-fi skirmish rules '5150' by Two Hour Wargames.

And finally there are the results of the first Meeples & Miniatures prize competition, and I give details of a new prize giveaway.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

]]>A longer show in store this time, as I look back at 'The Other Partizan' wargames show from 2nd September 2007, and review some boardgames and wargames rules.

As part of the coverage of the Partizan show, I recorded several interviews, which are in the show. These include:

The Honourable Lead Boiler Suit Company

Bolt Action Miniatures

Graven Images

Henry Hyde, editor of Battlegames magazine.

The Boardgame review this month looks at the new expansions for the ‘Battlelore’ game; 'Goblin Marauders' and 'Hundred Years War' from Days of Wonder.

On the miniature wargames front, I review the sci-fi skirmish rules '5150' by Two Hour Wargames.

And finally there are the results of the first Meeples & Miniatures prize competition, and I give details of a new prize giveaway.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

]]>01:28:26noMeeples & Miniatures Episode 18 - Interview with Baccus MiniaturesFri, 24 Aug 2007 19:17:00 +0000In this show, I interview Peter Berry of Baccus Miniatures. We chat about the history of the company and their various rules and figure ranges, including Polymos and Command Horizons.

Plus, I give details of the first Meeples & Miniatures prize competition.

Enjoy the show!

]]>In this show, I review the new expansions for Battlelore, the wargames rules 'Warrior Heroes' from Two Hour Wargames and the Vendel Miniatures fantasy range.

Plus, I give details of the first Meeples & Miniatures prize competition.

Enjoy the show!

]]>01:01:44noText Blog as well?Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:49:00 +0000Well, I'm back having spent a week (remarkably) sunning myself in the wilds of Sussex (I was actually camped near to 'Battle', the site of the famous 1066 Battle of Hastings...but I never got there!)

I thought that now would be a good time to start a text blog to complement my podcast, so look out for more many more entries of the 'text' variety in the near future...

Anyway, arrived back at work to find the latest Battlelore packs: 'Goblin Skirmishers' and 'Dwarven Battalion' sat on my desk - so I'm looking forward to getting those home tonight.

I'm starting to record episode 17 of the podcast this week - it will concentrate on gaming in a fantasy setting. I'm hoping to publish it at the weekend (11th August) but that may be pushing it a bit...

]]>Well, I'm back having spent a week (remarkably) sunning myself in the wilds of Sussex (I was actually camped near to 'Battle', the site of the famous 1066 Battle of Hastings...but I never got there!)

I thought that now would be a good time to start a text blog to complement my podcast, so look out for more many more entries of the 'text' variety in the near future...

Anyway, arrived back at work to find the latest Battlelore packs: 'Goblin Skirmishers' and 'Dwarven Battalion' sat on my desk - so I'm looking forward to getting those home tonight.

I'm starting to record episode 17 of the podcast this week - it will concentrate on gaming in a fantasy setting. I'm hoping to publish it at the weekend (11th August) but that may be pushing it a bit...

]]>Meeples & Miniatures Episode 16Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:11:00 +0000In this show, I discuss my visit to Manorcon - where I played Colosseum and Fire & Axe: A Viking Saga for the first time.

I then review the Sci-Fi gang combat game 'Combat Zone', and also look at the figures produced by eM-4 Miniatures.

Apologies for the delay in posting episode 13...unfortunately a case of real life getting in the way. The episode is recorded, and I'm currently finishing the editing process, so the podcast should be published this coming weekend.

Regards,

Neil.

]]>Hi All,

Apologies for the delay in posting episode 13...unfortunately a case of real life getting in the way. The episode is recorded, and I'm currently finishing the editing process, so the podcast should be published this coming weekend.

Regards,

Neil.

]]>Meeples & Miniatures Episode 12 - Medieval MayhemFri, 01 Jun 2007 23:38:00 +0000This show has a distinctly Medieval feel to it, as I review the contents of "Battllore: Call to Arms", look at the card game "Havoc: The Hundred Years War" and then review the miniatures rules "Vabguard, Men-At-Arms" in depth.

Finally, a look at the figure range that accompanies the Vanguard rules.

I hope that you enjoy the show!

00:00 Intro

03:50 Rumblings - Battlelore: Call to Arms

15:25 Boardgame Ballyhoo - Havoc: The Hundred Years War

26:20 Rules Ruminations - Vanguard: Men At Arms

50:10 Musings about Miniatures - Vanguard: Men At Arms

60:00 Closing comments

]]>This show has a distinctly Medieval feel to it, as I review the contents of "Battllore: Call to Arms", look at the card game "Havoc: The Hundred Years War" and then review the miniatures rules "Vabguard, Men-At-Arms" in depth.

Finally, a look at the figure range that accompanies the Vanguard rules.

I hope that you enjoy the show!

00:00 Intro

03:50 Rumblings - Battlelore: Call to Arms

15:25 Boardgame Ballyhoo - Havoc: The Hundred Years War

26:20 Rules Ruminations - Vanguard: Men At Arms

50:10 Musings about Miniatures - Vanguard: Men At Arms

60:00 Closing comments

]]>01:02:15noMeeples and Miniatures Episode 11 - Good Morning Vietnam!Sun, 20 May 2007 01:04:00 +0000Since I've now reached show #11, I thought that I'd better introduce a little more order into the show. Therefore, I have now divided the show into several sections:

Rumblings - I discuss anything that has recently caught my attention in the world of boardgames and miniature wargames.

Boardgame Ballyhoo - I review a boardgame that I have recently played

Wargames Rules Ruminations - I review one or more sets of rules for wargaming with miniatures. This is usually themed for a particular period/genre each week.

Musings about Miniatures - I review a range of figures. These are usually figures that can be used with the rules reviewed in the 'Ruminations' section of the show.

In this, episode 11 of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast, the main topic is wargaming the Vietnam war. I discuss two rulesets for gaming the conflict: "Charlie Company" & "FNG", and then review what miniatures can be used to game this conflict in 28mm.

The Show:

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Rumblings. This week I discuss news of releases from North Star, HLBS, Tumbling Dice and Hasslefree.

]]>Since I've now reached show #11, I thought that I'd better introduce a little more order into the show. Therefore, I have now divided the show into several sections:

Rumblings - I discuss anything that has recently caught my attention in the world of boardgames and miniature wargames.

Boardgame Ballyhoo - I review a boardgame that I have recently played

Wargames Rules Ruminations - I review one or more sets of rules for wargaming with miniatures. This is usually themed for a particular period/genre each week.

Musings about Miniatures - I review a range of figures. These are usually figures that can be used with the rules reviewed in the 'Ruminations' section of the show.

In this, episode 11 of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast, the main topic is wargaming the Vietnam war. I discuss two rulesets for gaming the conflict: "Charlie Company" & "FNG", and then review what miniatures can be used to game this conflict in 28mm.

The Show:

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Rumblings. This week I discuss news of releases from North Star, HLBS, Tumbling Dice and Hasslefree.

]]>01:07:06noMeeples & Miniatures Episode 10 - The Big Gaming Magazine ReviewFri, 04 May 2007 23:06:00 +0000In this show, I look at the wide range of wargaming magazines that are available both in print and online.

This includes the likes of Wargames Illustrated, Wargames Journal, Fictional Reality, Harbinger and many more.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

Regards

Neil.

]]>In this show, I look at the wide range of wargaming magazines that are available both in print and online.

This includes the likes of Wargames Illustrated, Wargames Journal, Fictional Reality, Harbinger and many more.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

Regards

Neil.

]]>46:24noMeeples & Miniatures Episode 9 - 'The Zombie Special'Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:11:00 +0000This episode is a 'Zombie Special', in which I discuss various games from the 'Zombie' genre, which seems to be very popular at the moment.

I review Zombietown from Twilight Creations, Zombie Plague from Fortress Figures and All Things Zombie from Two Hour Wargames.

I also review some of my favourite miniatures for using with Zombie games.

For a complete list of the manufacturers websites, plus pictures of the figures discussed in the show, please visit the Meeples & Miniatures website.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

Neil

]]>This episode is a 'Zombie Special', in which I discuss various games from the 'Zombie' genre, which seems to be very popular at the moment.

I review Zombietown from Twilight Creations, Zombie Plague from Fortress Figures and All Things Zombie from Two Hour Wargames.

I also review some of my favourite miniatures for using with Zombie games.

For a complete list of the manufacturers websites, plus pictures of the figures discussed in the show, please visit the Meeples & Miniatures website.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

Neil

]]>35:31noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode 8: Battleground Fantasy WarfareSat, 14 Apr 2007 18:37:00 +0000This episode of 'Meeples & Miniatures' is the last of my "blast from the past" episodes - reviews that were originally posted as part of the 'It's time 4 games' podcast.

This show reviews Battleground Fantasy Warfare from YourMove Games. This review was originally recorded in 2006 - I have recorded some new material for this episode, bringing the review up to date with the latest news from this company.

]]>This episode of 'Meeples & Miniatures' is the last of my "blast from the past" episodes - reviews that were originally posted as part of the 'It's time 4 games' podcast.

This show reviews Battleground Fantasy Warfare from YourMove Games. This review was originally recorded in 2006 - I have recorded some new material for this episode, bringing the review up to date with the latest news from this company.

You may have noticed that there hasn't been an episode this week - sorry about that, but I've had a week off work over Easter and I've been doing several jobs around the house and spending some time with the family prior to working away from home for 3 weeks...which should give me ample time to record some shows (what else am I going to do in a hotel of an evening?)

Easter greetings to everyone, and I'll 'speak' to you soon.

Regards,

Neil.

]]>Hi all,

You may have noticed that there hasn't been an episode this week - sorry about that, but I've had a week off work over Easter and I've been doing several jobs around the house and spending some time with the family prior to working away from home for 3 weeks...which should give me ample time to record some shows (what else am I going to do in a hotel of an evening?)

Easter greetings to everyone, and I'll 'speak' to you soon.

Regards,

Neil.

]]>Meeples & Miniatures Episode 7 - RobogearThu, 29 Mar 2007 20:03:00 +0000This episode is the second of my ‘Blast from the Past’ episodes, when I republishing a review that was originally aired on the ‘It’s time 4 games’ podcast.

The main part of this show is a review of the game ‘ROBOGEAR’ – along with extra comments to bring the review up to date.

In addition to this, I’ve also replied to some feedback, answering a question about the ‘Hellboy’ range of figures from Graven Images.

]]>23:41noMeeples & Miniatures Episode 6Thu, 22 Mar 2007 19:26:00 +0000Hybrid wargames appear to be in fashion at the moment, what with the recent release of ‘Battlelore’ and the upcoming ‘Tide Of Iron’.

In this episode, I give my thoughts on the two hybrid games which are currently popular in my gaming group: ‘Battlelore’ and ‘Commands & Colors: Ancients’.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

Below are the links for today’s show. These include the full rules and first scenarios for Commands & Colors: Ancients from the GMT website, plus links to the official Battlelore website and a rules overview.

]]>Hybrid wargames appear to be in fashion at the moment, what with the recent release of ‘Battlelore’ and the upcoming ‘Tide Of Iron’.

In this episode, I give my thoughts on the two hybrid games which are currently popular in my gaming group: ‘Battlelore’ and ‘Commands & Colors: Ancients’.

I hope that you enjoy the show.

Below are the links for today’s show. These include the full rules and first scenarios for Commands & Colors: Ancients from the GMT website, plus links to the official Battlelore website and a rules overview.

]]>22:46noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode 5Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:24:00 +0000This show is a ‘quickie’ review of ‘AT-43’ from Rackam and ‘Battlefield Evolution’ from Mongoose Publishing. I’m not looking at the rules at this point – just the quality of the pre-painted miniatures that are available for both ranges.

]]>This show is a ‘quickie’ review of ‘AT-43’ from Rackam and ‘Battlefield Evolution’ from Mongoose Publishing. I’m not looking at the rules at this point – just the quality of the pre-painted miniatures that are available for both ranges.

]]>16:43noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode 4Mon, 05 Mar 2007 22:23:00 +0000A bit of a cheat, this episode, as I have republished the first audio review that I did for "It's time 4 games" - a review of the boardgame 'Doom'.

We played this game at the Scimitar club a couple of weeks ago, so it gives this show a bot of relevance - well, sort of.

Anyway, I hope you find it interesting. More to come soon.

Regards

Neil.

]]>A bit of a cheat, this episode, as I have republished the first audio review that I did for "It's time 4 games" - a review of the boardgame 'Doom'.

We played this game at the Scimitar club a couple of weeks ago, so it gives this show a bot of relevance - well, sort of.

Anyway, I hope you find it interesting. More to come soon.

Regards

Neil.

]]>21:30noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode 3Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:49:00 +0000This show is more aimed at boardgamers rather than wargamers, as it is a session report/review of 3 games that I have recently played.

All of these games are by Reiner Knizia. They are:

Poison

Mmm Brains

Tigris & Euphrates

I hope that you find the show of interest.

Cheers, Neil

]]>This show is more aimed at boardgamers rather than wargamers, as it is a session report/review of 3 games that I have recently played.

All of these games are by Reiner Knizia. They are:

Poison

Mmm Brains

Tigris & Euphrates

I hope that you find the show of interest.

Cheers, Neil

]]>25:42noMeeples & Miniatures - Episode 2Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:16:00 +0000This show is about the 'Hammerhead' wargames show, which was held on February 11th 2007 at Kelham Hall, near Newark in the UK.

There are pictures of the show and of the models discussed in the podcast. These can be found at Earthquake's Skirmish Pages. Simply click the link and follow the menu.

]]>22:57noEpisode 2 delayedFri, 09 Feb 2007 12:46:00 +0000Unfortunately, due to some technical problems, Episode 2 of Meeples & Miniatures has been delayed for a few days.

I will be looking at publishing a new podcast early next week (w/c 12th Feb)

After reading some feedback, I think I will start producing more frequent, but shorter shows (roughly 15-20 mins length) This should cut down on my editing time and make listening to the shows easier.

Take care

Neil

]]>Unfortunately, due to some technical problems, Episode 2 of Meeples & Miniatures has been delayed for a few days.

I will be looking at publishing a new podcast early next week (w/c 12th Feb)

After reading some feedback, I think I will start producing more frequent, but shorter shows (roughly 15-20 mins length) This should cut down on my editing time and make listening to the shows easier.

Take care

Neil

]]>Episode 1 RSS feed problemFri, 26 Jan 2007 23:27:00 +0000Apologies for those that have been trying to download this podcast via the RSS feed - I incorrectly used an '&' in the filename of the jpg, which caused a syntax problem when trying to create the feed.

I've now corrected this, and the RSS feed now appears to be working OK - many apologies for any problems this caused...I'm still a bit new to this!

Regards

Neil

]]>Apologies for those that have been trying to download this podcast via the RSS feed - I incorrectly used an '&' in the filename of the jpg, which caused a syntax problem when trying to create the feed.

I've now corrected this, and the RSS feed now appears to be working OK - many apologies for any problems this caused...I'm still a bit new to this!

This is my first "full" podcast after doing several small pieces on the "It's time 4 games" podcast. This particular show is 30 minutes long, but I'm hoping that future shows will be somewhere nearer to 45-60 minutes.

My home audio recording set-up is not very high tech - so I apologise if the audio quality is a little mixed

This is my first "full" podcast after doing several small pieces on the "It's time 4 games" podcast. This particular show is 30 minutes long, but I'm hoping that future shows will be somewhere nearer to 45-60 minutes.

My home audio recording set-up is not very high tech - so I apologise if the audio quality is a little mixed